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(Doopvogel) A bird that lives on the islands and the coast of the Great Sea in the west. It flies over the water to catch fishes, to do so it dives from great heights into the water with high speed. It is very big and can be seen from a long distance. In the evening, they fly back to their nests. Sailors and fishermen who are lost at sea can follow the birds to find land. They can also follow the loud, but scary, call of the thwahleis (that resembles a bit the crying of wolves). The thwahleis is a bluish grey with white topped wings and tail. The long neck is white as well. In winterdress, the thwahleis is all white. The long legs are red. Its nest is made of mud and reeds and drifts in the water of shallow bays. The eggs are edible, though a little salty. The shells are bright white. The eggs can drift on the water. Related topics: |