An adult redshank protecting chicks under itself from predators or the cold weather. The image was taken on the machire of North Uist Scotland.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: North Uist, Outer Hebrides Scotland
Photo credit: © Simon rowlands / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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