Clues across
5. Such long legs; it looks as though it's walking on stilts (4,5)
7. White and majestic, but with a piece of cutlery for a bill (9)
8. Black or pied, it's the bright orange beak that is so distinctive (13)
10. A tunnel in a river bank serves as a nest for the young (10)
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1. With deep blue and black plumage the purple swamp-hen has another name (6)
2. A glossy green head is the hallmark of the drake alone (7)
3. It stands like a statue, poised to strike at a moment's notice (5-5,5)
4. Cob, pen and cygnet. What do these names remind you of? (5,4)
6. The fastest waterfowl in the air, it filters prey with a broad beak (9)
9. Hanging out to dry! This fisher has to spread its wings (4)
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