Adders hot spot in a bug hotel for wildlife. Sunbathing in April on logs and escaping if disturbed to the surrounding brambles. Shelter and safety.

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Adders found a good place to sunbath and hide in this big bug hotel made for wildlife at the Pulborough brooks nature reseve RSPB. Theycan get disturbed and will then go in the surrounding brambles for cover. Brown and grey coloured adders mix together.

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Size: 4049px × 2699px
Location: Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Uppertons Barn Visitor Centre, Pulborough, UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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