<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

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