Purple Heron Ardea purpurea standing in tall reed at Vatera West River, Lesvos, Greece in May.

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Size: 5200px × 3465px
Location: Vatera West River, Lesvos, Greece
Photo credit: © Oliver Smart / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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