A pair of avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) preparing to mate during spring, the female is in the readiness position with head down, Kent, England, UK

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Size: 4800px × 3200px
Location: Elmley Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, UK
Photo credit: © Gillian Pullinger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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