Story cover for Magical Creatures ~~ An Appreciation  by moo_w06
Magical Creatures ~~ An Appreciation
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  • Reads 9
  • Votes 6
  • Parts 2
  • Time 5m
Complete, First published May 16, 2021
'The tidal estuary is almost at its lowest, just a small pool of water remains at the middle. A light lingering mist still swirls above it, slowly burning off in the morning sun. Several birds slip in and out of view - ghosts in the fog, haunting the mudflats. Eurasian Curlews.'




















#198 in bird.

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