Birding Paradigms

Wednesday 31 July 2024

Oare Marshes

Green Sandpiper

Ruff

Bonaparte's Gull

Posted by Alan & Brenda Fossey at 20:00

Labels: Bonaparte's Gull, Green Sandpiper, Oare Marshes, Olympus, Ruff

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