Corncrake, Crex crex, in a crofters haymeadow on North Uist, Outer Hebrides,Scotland, with its bill open, calling for a mate.

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Corncrake, Crex crex, in a crofters haymeadow on North Uist, Outer Hebrides,Scotland, photographed in May when they are more visible because the vegetation hasn't grown high enough to conceal them.

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Size: 3328px × 4992px
Location: Balranald, North Uist, Scotland
Photo credit: © Nigel Blake / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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