<p>Limpkin preening. Shot taken at the Viera Wetlands, Viera, Florida.<i></i></p> <p><i>(This photo and caption were submitted to <a href="http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/">Your Shot.</a>)</i></p>

Limpkin

Limpkin preening. Shot taken at the Viera Wetlands, Viera, Florida.

(This photo and caption were submitted to Your Shot.)

Photograph by Reyno Rosete, Your Shot

Wading Bird Photos

See pictures of wading birds (including herons, cranes, flamingos, and more) in this birds photo gallery from National Geographic.

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