Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) perched, walking, calling and feeding amongst heather and rocks, in the Scottish Highlands.

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Size: 3456px × 5184px
Location: Applecross, Strathcarron, UK
Photo credit: © Peter Walkden / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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