Two charging male European Ruffs (Calidris pugnax) in breeding plumage fighting in their lek mating arena during springtime

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Size: 4352px × 2940px
Location: Lauwersoog, The Netherlands, Europe
Photo credit: © European Wildlife / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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