Tree creeper (Certhia familiaris) bird clinging on sloping tree trunk. Static at eye level. Close up of tree creeper with no movement accept blinking

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This tree creeper image was taken at Henfield UK in the wildlife reserve but the bird is free and wild. It was just static clinging to the tree trunk. I was able to get close up for this shot at eye level.

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Size: 2133px × 3199px
Location: Woods Mill, Shoreham Rd, Henfield BN5 9SD, UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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