In this video, an avocet cleans its feathers; while you can hear terns calling.
The video was recorded by Gre Visser on Texel island in the Netherlands.
Avocets with chicks; photos here. And here.
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Extraordinary capture!
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Yes, they are such beautiful birds.
Many birds often clean their feathers, to keep them in good condition.
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