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Last published: 26/10/2009 11:52:32
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Arctic tern sitting on nest in grass - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1614057_00104_002)
Male bearded tit perching on Phragmites - Steve Round
Male capercaillie displaying at lek in pine woods at the RSPB Abernethy Forest nature reserve - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 9001998_00445_002)
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman