a small migrant that breeds in the UK in fairly small numbers, found in muddy margins of flooded areas and gravel pits

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Location: Warrington Cheshire UK
Photo credit: © Simon rowlands / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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