Common Snipe, Gallinago gallinago perched on a fence post, usually this sort of high vantage is a territorial watch point near the nest.

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Common Snipe, Gallinago gallinago perched on a fence post, usually this sort of high vantage is a territorial watch point near the nest where the male usually keeps look out.

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Size: 3648px × 5472px
Location: North Uist, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Nigel Blake / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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