Heron grey Ardea cinirea hiding in reed bed at London wetland centre. Long legged with dagger like yellow bill black and blue grey and white plumage.

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Size: 3456px × 5184px
Location: WWT London Wetland Centre, London, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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