The
RSPB is holding its second in a series of Avocet Cruises in East Devon
today.
It is a chance for people to see more of the wading birds.
If
you're taking one of the Avocet cruises we'd love to see any
photos you take. Email your .jpgs to devon.online@bbc.co.uk
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Today's cruise gets underway at 1pm. The first trip this year took
place yesterday when the commentator on board was the BBC wildlife
expert Nick Baker.
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Nick
baker with another of his
feathered friends
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Nick - who started
his broadcasting career at BBC Radio Devon - says he gets as great
an adrenaline buzz from seeing hundreds of avocets wading in the low
tide on the River Exe, as he does coming face to face with grizzly
bears in the wild.
This is the 21st year in succession that the RSPB has run its watching
cruises.
Up to 600 birds - which is 40 per cent of the British wintering population
- are expected and their distinctive feeding action sweeping their
beaks from side to side in the water makes them a familiar site.
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