Ruff
Philomachus pugnax
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Extinct as a regular breeder from eastern counties in England 1850; there were sporadic records to 1922. Return started in 1963 on the Ouse Washes and up to 10 leks reported — most in traditional areas but some in Anglesey, North-west England and Scotland (only proved once) but fewer recently. Coming soon?
From
The
State of the Nations Birds
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