This Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) was tucked round the corner of a small clearing looking a bit wary but not wanting to move even with frequent visitors

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Size: 4918px × 3279px
Location: Warnham wildlife reserve Horsham West Sussex
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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