In flight capture of a juvenile, White-necked Heron gliding above wetland habitat looking for a place to feed in outback Queensland in Australia.

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Adult white necked heron glides across a wetland habitat seeking a fresh hunting territory among a myriad of small waterholes or billabongs.

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Size: 8256px × 5504px
Location: Winton, Western Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Photography By Marco / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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