Side view of rarely-seen UK water rail chick (Rallus aquaticus) standing isolated in sunshine at side of rural, countryside road waiting to cross.

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Delightful, charming capture of a single, fluffy water rail chick completely isolated (and actually looking rather forlorn and lost without mum!) by the side of a quiet road in UK countryside.

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Size: 3000px × 2000px
Location: Worcestershire, UK
Photo credit: © Lee Hudson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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