An Avocet attacking a Black tailed Godwit which is taking off in golden light.

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Taken from a hide, I was lucky to capture the decisive moment.

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Size: 4551px × 2936px
Location: Gloucestershire, UK
Photo credit: © Jonathan Cuttle / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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