Mikepércs: Quarreling AvocetsAnd Ruffs

At dawn I got into my hide at the pond with excitement. It was cloudy a bit, so the lights came later, but they didn't get so strong.
The avocets are still dominant at the pond, and there are less redshanks.
This bird is arranging its resting place:

Avocet

Soon a flock of ruffs are coming, but they are landing a bit far.
Quarrels are going on between the avocets:

Avocets

A quiet couple:

Avocets

Preponderance:

Avocets

A couple of little ringed plovers are nearby as well, they are either feeding or running after each other like some rolling balls.

Little Ringed Plover

Obviously the nesting is in avocets' mind. They are sitting among tussocks, placing small twigs around them and deepening the place under themselves with their legs:

Avocet

Avocet

The little sullen:

Little Ringed Plover

From time to time the male ruffs are chasing each other and hurtling:

Male Ruffs

Ruff (female)

Ruff (male)

Little Ringed Plover

A black-winged stilt is walking in with its funny long legs, ...:

Black-winged Stilt

... then it's shaking itself:

Black-winged Stilt

Another conflict:

Avocets

The male ruffs are getting more and more often in front of the hide:

Ruff (male)

Ruff (male)

Ruff (male)

Avocet

Ruff

Ruff (male)

A white collared male:

Ruff (male)

Black-winged Stilt

Chasing:

Avocet

Avocet

Black-winged Stilt

Ruff (female)

Ruff (male)

Ruff (male)

Snoozing:

Avocet

Avocet

Avocet

Preening:

Little Ringed Plover

Avocet

Periodically a hooded crow flies above the pond. On these occasions the avocets are taking off and air defence begins. They are chasing the intruder, wich gives up quite hardly. I don't know why is it attacking, there are no eggs or hatchlings yet. Then I can see the crow chasing a young magpie as well which hides in the bushes nearby.
I'm very satisfied with today's results, this place is great.