Alistair Drew, The Royal Visit (NATURE WILDERNESS 2024)

To date I have photogrphed around 30 species of bird at my local park, which features a quite large pond, a real testament to what can be achieved when considered green spaces are included in urban planning. I could hardly believe my eyes on this morning when I sat and watched a Royal Spoonbill feeding in the shallows.

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