Video: Drinking the Rain

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Video: Drinking the Rain

A shoveler duck with beak open in the rain

Recently I was at RSPB Burton Mere during a thunderstorm. it was fascinating seeing the birds reacting (while I was in the comfort of the reception building) - some birds went to find shelter, but others, such as Avocets, stayed out in it, and some opened their beaks like they were drinking the rain. Here is my video footage.

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