​

The Avocet

A distinctively patterned black and white bird with a long upturned beak is recovering from near extinction and is now a regular sight in coastal lagoons and estuaries in winter.

​

​

​

It has an 80cm wingspan and is 45cm in length.

There are around 1500 breeding pairs in the UK

They have blue legs and a black long thin curved beak.

It is on the amber list of uk birds of conservation concern