Little Grebe jumping out of water to catch fly in between the reeds,notice the leech clinging to its bodyi


I planned to do this shot for a few days previous as I had witnessed the Little Grebe catching flies a few days earlier,it was a matter of waiting for the right moment where there were no obstructions blocking my view.


Size: 2865px × 4000px
Location: WWT Caerlaverock South West Scotland
Photo credit: © Bob Fitzsimmons Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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