Nottingham Canal: roosting pigeons
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Nottingham Canal: roosting pigeons
Image: © John Sutton Taken: 5 May 2011
Despite the deterrent spikes, large numbers of pigeons roost in the girders supporting the canal bridges. This one is under the bridge carrying Wilford Road. (The shadows might suggest a flash photo, but they were caused by light reflected from the water, even on a dull morning.)
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Image Location
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52.947964
Longitude
-1.151648