What does the cryptic crossword clue "These seabirds you might catch with nets? (5)" mean?

The definition is "seabirds". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). sounds like (you might catch) “earns” (nets). The answer is ERNES.

These seabirds you might catch with nets? (5)

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