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Water level depth gauge on East Scrape, Minsmere Suffolk. With Lesser Black backed Gulls
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Water level depth gauge on East Scrape, Minsmere Suffolk. With Lesser Black backed Gulls
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Media ID 10796256
© FLPA/David Hosking
Backed Black Depth East Flood Gulls Lesser Level Marker Measure Measurement Minsmere Scrape Warning Gauge Height
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Feathered Forecasters - Lesser Black-backed Gulls Take on the Role of Water Level Experts!
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. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer David Hosking, we witness an unusual collaboration between nature and technology. Perched gracefully upon a water level depth gauge in East Scrape, Minsmere Suffolk, a group of Lesser Black-backed Gulls seem to have taken up the important task of monitoring the marsh river's height. With their keen eyes and sharp instincts, these feathered forecasters are not only adding charm to the scene but also providing an avian touch to flood warning systems. As they gather around the measurement marker with utmost seriousness, one can't help but wonder if they possess some secret knowledge about impending weather patterns. Perhaps these gulls have decided to take matters into their own wings when it comes to safeguarding their habitat from potential floods. With their elegant presence juxtaposed against the backdrop of lush wetlands, it's as though they're saying, "We've got our beady eyes on you, Mother Nature!". This delightful image serves as a reminder that even amidst technological advancements and human interventions in environmental conservation efforts, nature always finds its way back into the picture. So next time you spot a flock of gulls perched near a water gauge or any other unexpected place for that matter – remember that there might just be more than meets the eye!
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