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Ardea cinerea
It feeds in shallow water, catching fish, frogs, and insects with its long bill. Herons will also take small mammals and reptiles. They occasionally take birds up to the size of a Water Rail. It will often wait motionless for prey, or slowly stalk its victim.
Spotted on Mar 27, 2013
Submitted on Sep 27, 2013
2 Comments
Thx Rustic 41
A nice tight shot!