Snipe, found on the machair on North Uist with a chick. The soil is very sandy, with plenty if ditches and wet areas for the birds to feed.

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Location: North Uist, Outer Hebrides Scotland
Photo credit: © Simon rowlands / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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