Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) settled in lakeside rushes. Blue grey with white and black markings long yellow dagger like bill and black crest on head.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Warham wildlife reserve Horsham UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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