A juvenile, sub-adult water rail (Rallus aquaticus) resting, preening and exploring a reed bed in Worcestershire, UK.

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Size: 4752px × 3168px
Location: Worcestershire, England
Photo credit: © Peter Walkden / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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