A male long tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) swims in Village Bay. The bird is half way between its summer and winter plumage.

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A male long tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) swims in Village Bay. The bird is half way between its summer and winter plumage. Hirta, St Kilda, Scotland, UK. 08Jul15

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Size: 3798px × 2462px
Location: Hirta, St Kilda, Scotland, UK.
Photo credit: © MichaelGrantBirds / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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