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Oystercatcher looking at its reflection in a mirror - Loch Morlich Scotland. Taken by Eric Hosking in 1947
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Oystercatcher looking at its reflection in a mirror - Loch Morlich Scotland. Taken by Eric Hosking in 1947
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Mirror, Mirror on the Loch - A Feathered Fashionista's Selfie Obsession!
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. In this timeless snapshot captured by the legendary Eric Hosking in 1947, we witness a fascinating encounter between an Oystercatcher and its own reflection. This charismatic bird from Loch Morlich, Scotland seems to have stumbled upon a magical mirror that has left it utterly captivated! With its striking black and white plumage perfectly groomed, our fashionable friend can't resist admiring itself in this peculiar reflective surface. Is it checking if its beak is sharp enough for clam-cracking? Or perhaps pondering whether its feathers are as sleek as ever? Eric Hosking's lens immortalizes not only the curious behavior of this European Black beauty but also showcases his pioneering spirit as an ornithologist. His early wildlife photographs continue to inspire nature enthusiasts worldwide. This vintage gem transports us back to a time when British wildlife roamed freely across England's picturesque landscapes. The classic charm exuded by this old photograph reminds us of the timeless allure of nature photography. So let us marvel at this historic moment frozen in time – a whimsical rendezvous between an Oystercatcher and its mirrored doppelgänger!
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