A Heron takes flight along the banks of the river Cam at Grantchester Cambridgeshire

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Grey herons are unmistakeable: tall, with long legs, a long beak and grey, black and white feathering. They can stand with their neck stretched out, looking for food, or hunched down with their neck bent over their chest.

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Size: 4649px × 3305px
Location: Grantchester Cambridgeshire
Photo credit: © Chris Radburn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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