The Ringed Plover and the broken wing act

There’s a Ringed Plover on the shoreline of North Ronaldsay, one of the most northerly islands of Orkney: I creep closer to it along the rocks: It’s a fine bird. There are two here: Suddenly I notice it act strangely. It starts unfolding one wing into the most unnatural position … Continue reading The Ringed Plover and the broken wing act