It was low tide and there was a large flock of Brants feeding on eel grass. I've been trying for two years to get a close-up shot of these birds and this time I at least got close enough to get their eye! Brant facts: They possess a highly developed salt gland that allows them to drink salt water.

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Our newest Gallery: ‘Scavenger Hunt April 2010' is part of the PBase Monthly Challenge . Participants are challenged to find images that match a listing of interesting and challenging words. To visit it click HERE