Snowy Egret eating a fish that has a fishing hook through it's mouth

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This Snowy Egret is eating a fish that has been discarded by an angler. The hook, used by the angler, can be seen in the mouth of the fish. This may cause harm to the bird as it swallows and digests the fish.

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Size: 5347px × 3565px
Location: Venice Jetty, Sarasota County Public Schools, South Casey Key Road, Nokomis, FL, United States
Photo credit: © Alun Jenkins / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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