Caption

Ruff fighting at the water's edge, outstretched wings convey energy and movement, Ruff (Calidris pugnax, Syn.: Philomachus pugnax), courtship display, France, Europe

Date

May 23, 2025

Credit line

Photo12/imageBROKER/Ronald Wittek

Reference

BRK25F56_245

Model release

NA

Property release

No

License type

Royalty free

Available size

53.9Mb (2.9Mb) / 17.7in x 11.8in / 5315 x 3543 (300dpi)

Keywords

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