Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) feeding in soft mud for worms in cut reed bed stubble areas in shallow water. Long slender bill and streaky plumage.

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Snipe are showing near hides at Arundel wwt centre UK. The image shows a close up view of the wading bird in shallow water feeding by probing its very long slender bill in wet mud for worms and other food.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Arundel wwt UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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