A Little Egret amongst the reeds

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This small Cattle Egret walks amongst the reeds in the Reserve. Just out of frame is a herd of buffalo that the egret helps keep free of ticks, by pecking these pests out of the fold of the buffalo hides.

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Size: 4000px × 4334px
Location: Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa
Photo credit: © Wade Vaughn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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