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      Akhar-Bakhar ridge and Ganikh river. Qax State Nature Sanctuary.
    Photograph: Namikilisu
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      Khanagah Waterfall in Guba District. Shahdag National Park.
    Photograph: Interfase
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      Mountain caves in Shamakhi District.
    Photograph: AlexFirstov
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      Akhar-Bakhar ridge. Qax State Nature Sanctuary.
    Photograph: Namikilisu
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      Valley of Qudyalçay river in Guba District. Shahdag National Park.
    Photograph AlexFirstov
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      Ancient Gate in Shamakhi District.
    Photograph: AlexFirstov
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      Rock in Shamakhi District.
    Photograph: AlexFirstov
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      Garanohur lake in Ismayilli District. Shahdag National Park.
    Photograph: AlexFirstov
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      Valley of Chaghajikchay river near Gurdah village of Guba District.
    Photograph: Interfase
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      Takdam Waterfall in Masalli District.
    Photograph: Interfase
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      Dilman Waterfall in Aghsu District.
    Photograph: AlexFirstov
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      Mushrooms on the valley of Chaghajikchay river near Khanagah village of Guba District.
    Photograph: Interfase
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      Trees around Takdam Waterfall in Masalli District.
    Photograph: Interfase
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      Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca) in Absheron Peninsulla.
    Photograph: Interfase
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      Sarija Plain in Gakh Disctrict. Qax State Nature Sanctuary.
    Photograph: Namikilisu

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      cette photo de l'éléphant traversant la route a été prise dans le park Tambi KABORE dans la province du zoundwéogo, près de PÔ.
    Photographe: YABRE CLAUDE
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      Les dômes de Fabédougou
    Photographe: Tidjanehema
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      Les cascades de karfiguela, est un site touristique emblématique du Burkina Faso.
    Photograph: Masséni Héma
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      Photo d'un d'hippopotame dans son bassin au Parc Urbain Bangre Woego à Ouagadougou / Burkina Faso.
    Photographe: CelitoArtwork
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      Photo d'un singe (erythrocebus patas) dans sa cage au Parc Urbain Bangre Weogo de Ouagadougou / Burkina Faso.
    Photographe: CelitoArtwork
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      Parc animalier de Ziniaré.
    Photographe: Fabien SAWADOGO
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      Dans le parc bangreweogo, vie cet hippopotame dans un milieu protégé.
    Photographe: Yatenga
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      Le lac Bam, situé au Burkina Faso, est le plus grand réservoir naturel d'eau de surface du pays, avec un bassin versant de 2 610 km2 s'étendant de Kongoussi à Bourzanga. Ce site joue un rôle crucial en fournissant la subsistance à des milliers de personnes dans la province de Bam, grâce à l'agriculture maraîchère et à la pêche. Environ 800 pêcheurs y trouvent leur moyen de subsistance, et cette tradition de pêche se transmet de génération en génération, de père en fils. Il n'est donc pas rare de voir des enfants de pêcheurs à bord des pirogues, partant à la recherche de poissons. Malheureusement, le lac est en train de s'assécher progressivement, ce qui présente un risque sérieux pour les stocks de poissons ainsi que l'approvisionnement en eau nécessaire aux cultures et au bétail.
    Photographe: Zimèwè Didier
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      Tortue en chaleur au Park bangréwogo de Ouagadougou.
    Photographe: Masséni Héma
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      Vue crépusculaire du barrage de la Tapoa, une province de la région de l'Est au Burkina Faso.
    Photographe: Jonas OUEDRAOGO

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      Gas emissions in the natural monument Sirňák in the PLA Slavkovský les
    Photograph: User:Jan David Reitschläger
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      The foot of the small stilt in the caves of the Moravian Karst
    Photograph: User:Topi Pigula
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      A rare red-eyed ash in the locality Kotouč near Štramberk
    Photograph: User:RadekOpl
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      Holý vrch u Hlinná is a nature reserve north of the village of Hlinná in the district of Litoměřice. In the past, thousands of conicliaceae grew here.
    Photograph: User:Topi Pigula
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      Natural monument Hřídelecká Hůra
    Photograph: User:Jiří Komárek
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      A water lake in the Liščí díra cave, which is part of the Jeskyně Na Pomezí National Natural Monument. In this photo you can see both the part above the surface of the lake and the underwater part.
    Photograph: User:Jiří Komárek
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      Natural monument Černá Desná
    Photograph: User:Johny136
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      Sunrise in the locality of Vápenice - koniklece, Kosířské lomy National Natural Monument
    Photograph: User:Jiří Komárek
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      Melanargia galathea (Melanargia galathea) on Pannonian gorse (Cirsium pannonicum)
    Photograph: User:Tomasfi
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      Common seed-eating bird Common goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis). Edit this at Structured Data on Commons
    Photograph: User:Tomasfi

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      LANDSCAPE: The Ramsach River, a left tributary to the Loisach River in the Upper Bavarian SAC Murnauer Moos.
    Photograph: Miosta
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      DETAIL: Black-tailed skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum) in the Gülper See nature reserve
    Photograph: Sven Damerow
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      LANDSCAPE: The small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata) as St Anna lime, a natural monument and about 300 years old on a hill near Kirchhausen, Heilbronn.
    Photograph: Roman Eisele
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      DETAIL: A flower of the meadow saxifrage (Saxifraga granulata) as seen in the nature reserve Dattenbachtal zwischen Kröftel und Vockenhausen (Taunus, Germany).
    Photograph: Johannes Robalotoff
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      LANDSCAPE: Beech forest in the Jasmund National Park after a rain shower
    Photograph: Mensch01
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      DETAIL: A male western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) hunting in the East of Spiekeroog, Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park.
    Photograph: Stephan Sprinz
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      LANDSCAPE: The SAC Eichelgarten (acorn orchard) in the Forstenrieder Park is an approximately eight hectare protected former silvopasture with old oak trees.
    Photograph: Miosta
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      DETAIL: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) in the Gülper See nature reserve
    Photograph: Sven Damerow
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      LANDSCAPE: Saltmarsh in the east of Spiekeroog, Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park
    Photograph: Stephan Sprinz
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      DETAIL: Male catkins of the goat willow (Salix caprea) in the Rhine-Taunus Nature Park, Hesse, Germany.
    Photograph: Johannes Robalotoff
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      LANDSCAPE: The Kapellenberg with the Wurmlingen Chapel near Wurmlingen, Rottenburg am Neckar (district of Tübingen) with orchards and vineyards.
    Photograph: Roman Eisele
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      DETAIL: Chalkhill blue (Lysandra coridon) and mountain Apollo Parnassius apollo in the Altmühl Valley Nature Park
    Photograph: Sven Damerow
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      LANDSCAPE: Southern faces of the Reiter Alpe in the Berchtesgaden National Park, seen from the Bindalm
    Photograph: Jörg Braukmann
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      DETAIL: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) in the Gülper See nature reserve
    Photograph: Sven Damerow
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      LANDSCAPE: The Sababurg primeval forest is not a real primeval forest in the true sense of the word, but rather emerged from a hut forest that was not or only to a small extent managed by forestry after the end of its use and has therefore been undergoing the aging and renewal processes typical of forests for some time. The peculiarity of its tree population lies in the fact that each old tree individual is worthy of protection as a natural monument in its own right.
    Photograph: Xjvolker

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      A black kite adapting to the habitat and becoming an excellent fish hunter on a cold February winter morning in Taudaha Lake, Kirtipur, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
    Photograph: Prasan Shrestha
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      A fully breeding plumaged Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) swallowing a fish at Taudaha, Nepal.
    Photograph: Deepak Budhathoki
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      Tufted duck or Tufted pochard (Aythya fuligula) playing in water of Taudaha, Kathmandu.
    Photograph: Cree Panta
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      A pair of great cormorants in the misty mornings at Taudaha.
    Photograph: Thcnepal
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      Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster) tossing fish in the air before swallowing it head first.
    Photograph: Deepak Budhathoki
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      Baya weaver (Engineer bird) making it's nest.
    Photograph: Dasrath Shrestha Beejukchhen
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      A hoverfly is resting on a small flower bud with dew drops on a humid overcast monsoon day in shivapuri nagarjun national park in kathmandu Nepal, the hover fly is a small fly capable of fast flying maneuvers and hovering skills.
    Photograph: Prasan Shrestha
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      Asian Openbill is mating with it's female mate in the wild at community forest, Chitwan. The Asian openbill or Asian openbill stork (Anastomus oscitans) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae.
    Photograph: Dasrath Shrestha Beejukchhen
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      A tufted duck or tufted pochard (Aythya fuligula) flaps its wings after a good bath and swim in Nagadaha lake, Lalitpur, Nepal in summer heat.
    Photograph: Prasan Shrestha

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Nigeria edit

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     Agbokim Waterfall is made up of seven streams with a cascade of fresh water plunging down the high cliff into the tropical rainforest. It is also a tourist attraction in Cross River State.
    Photograph: Hadassah Photostorie group
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      Obudu Cattle Ranch, located in Nigeria, is a breathtaking mountain resort nestled amidst lush greenery. Offering stunning panoramic views, it's a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. With various activities like hiking, horse riding, and cable car rides, visitors can immerse themselves in the natural beauty and serene atmosphere of this picturesque getaway.
    Photo by MediaMOF
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      Ado-Awaye is a town in Oyo State, Nigeria popular for its hill (Oke Ado), upon which is a lake (Iyake), one of only two suspended lakes in the world.
    Photo by Koutchika Lihouenou Gaspard
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      According to Wikipedia Sukur or Sukur Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on a hill above the village of Sukur in the Adamawa State of Nigeria. It is situated in the Mandara Mountains, close to the border with Cameroon. Its UNESCO inscription is based on the cultural heritage, material culture, and the naturally-terraced fields. Sukur is Africa's first cultural landscape to receive World Heritage List inscription.
    Photo by Aminucrus
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      Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary in Cross River state is protected by Rangers of the Forestry Commission, and supported by Wildlife Conservation Society in Nigeria. The forest is home to the endangered Cross River gorilla and Nigeria-Cameroun chimpanzee, drill monkeys, etc. The landscape is dotted with amazing views and spectacular waterfalls.
    Photo by Dotun55
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      Ososo Hill is a rocky outcrop that rises majestically from the plains, while Ososo Mountain extends its grandeur further into the skyline. Both formations are a result of ancient geological processes, making them not only visually stunning but also scientifically intriguing. These landmarks hold significant cultural and historical importance to the local communities, with stories and legends woven into their existence. The hill and mountain have been revered as sacred places, serving as sites for rituals, ceremonies, and cultural events for generations..
    Photo by MediaMOF
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      Yenaka is a charming town located in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Known for its serene environment and friendly community, it offers a delightful blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty.
    Photo by MediaMOF
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     The beach in lagos
    Photo by Etinosirr
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      Water residual in a hole on the rock with the view of a beautiful mountain in Ososo, Edo state.
    Photo by Hadassah Photostorie group
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      My serenity
    Photo by Penblood55556

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       Wild horses on Stolovi mountain. Landscapes of outstanding features Stolovi.
    Photograph: Milos Krstic
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       Bee eater in Zemun. Natural monument Zemun's loess profile.
    Photograph: Ivanbuki
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       Colorful Vojvodina. Fruška Gora National park.
    Photograph: MarkoDekic
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      Signpost in Old Mountain. National park Stara Planina.
    Photograph: MarkoDekic
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      Vulture flying over nature reserve Uvac. Special nature reserve Uvac.
    Photograph: Ivanbuki
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      Beli Izvorac Waterfall. Natural monument Tufa accumulation Beli Izvorac.
    Photograph: Gafce
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      Falcon close-up. Special nature reserve Kovilj-Petrovaradin marshes.
    Photograph: Eovena87
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      Suva Mountain in clouds. Special nature reserve Suva Planina.
    Photograph: Milos Krstic
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      A squirrel eats an acorn. Fruška Gora National park.
    Photograph: Vanja Kovac
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      Nature creates a frame around the swan. Fruška Gora National park.
    Photograph: Vanja Kovac
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      (SPECIAL AWARD-MACRO) White-tailed eagle eats fish. Special nature reserve Titel's Hill
    Photograph: Ivanbuki

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      Belianske Tatry Mountains, northern part of Slovakia
    Photograph: User:Martingazak
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      The Šuľany arm of the Danube river, territory of the Danube meadows, spot near to the village of Bodíky, district of Dunajská Streda, Slovakia
    Photograph: User:Ing.Mgr.Jozef Kotulič
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      Green Lizard, male
    Photograph: User:Petergonda
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      Zádielska tiesňava, or the Zadiel Canyon, mountain pass in the Slovak Karst, Slovakia
    Photograph: User:Petergonda
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      Sunset over Holý Vrch (426 m above sea level), Slovakia
    Photograph: User:Markurp
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      Sunset over the oat meadow in the White Carpathian mountains, Slovakia
    Photograph: User:Tomasfi
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      Chamko's barn under peak of Kráľova Hoľa, territory of Muránska Planina, Slovakia
    Photograph: User:Tomasfi
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      Significant natural monument Belina Rocks, part of the protected area Cerová vrchovina, Slovakia
    Photograph: User:Luppus
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      Lime tree in Osuské, Slovakia
    Photograph: User:TomphanTK
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      Chestnut tree in the village of Častá, Slovakia
    Photograph: User:TomphanTK

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      Huoyan Mountain : Looking north across the Da'an River to Huoyan Mountain, one can see that the valley and the mountains present two completely different landforms.
    Photograph: User:Luws
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      The coast of Kenting has many coral fossils scattered on the sandy coast
    Photograph: User:Kisslouis14
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      Jialeshuei, Kenting National Park
    Photograph: User:Tslai
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      Xiangyang cliff
    Photograph: User:A wen wen
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      Alang Yi Trail, Pingtung
    Photograph: User:Chang660614
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      Looking at Dabajian Mountain from the main peak of the Snow Mountain, you can observe the special box fold - Guangmingqiao anticline
    Photograph: User:Chunyuanliu
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      Sea erosion landform under the starry sky, Jialeshui, Kenting, Pingtung, Taiwan
    Photograph: User:GlaxyJohn
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      Trails in Taroko National Park, Hualien
    Photograph: User:Lin Wen Hung
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      Jiaming Lake, the second highest mountain lake in Taiwan (3,310m), as know as "angel's tears"
    Photograph: User:Tienjd101
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      Birds take off in Aogu Wetlands.
    Photograph: User:YCCHEN TW

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      Two mountain goats clashing heads on a cliff-face near Llyn Idwal in the Ogwen Valley. Eryri National Park
    Photograph: RufusDavies
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      Cwm Idwal. Eryri National Park
    Photograph: Dwalad
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      Grey Heron pauses from fishing for small fry. Clwydian Range And Dee Valley Area of Natural Beauty
    Photograph: WelshCarebear
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    View accross the estuary from Y Foryd Nature Reserve
    Photograph: Dwalad
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    Stack Rock Fort viewed from above. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
    Photograph: Jacob Allen
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    Oystercatcher by Thrift on the coast of Ynys Môn. Anglesey Coastal Path
    Photograph: CribiyCrwban
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    A Guillemot with fish at Traeth Gwyn near Penmon point, Anglesey
    Photograph: Timfy23
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    Long exposure photo of Cregennan Lakes taken at golden hour with the boathouse visible. Cregennan Lakes SSSI
    Photograph: Jacob Allen
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    A male Pheasant displaying at Y Felinheli
    Photograph: Timfy23
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    A family of newly fledged coughs and parents, Gogarth Nature Reserve
    Photograph: Timfy23

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