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Jesse Conklin at work

Researcher and inflatable cranes – decoys for catching godwits

Scientific investigations do not just take place in laboratories. Scientists carry out their research in many places. Here, Dr Jesse Conklin is carrying out field work as part of his research into migratory birds. Jesse hoped the inflatable crane decoys would attract godwits but the godwits had other ideas!

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