As the Katuma River dries up fishing for catfish becomes much easier for water birds like this Marabou Stork.

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As the Katuma River dries up fishing for catfish becomes much easier for water birds like this Marabou Stork. Here one not only looks out for fish but also opportunities to steal catches from others

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Size: 5500px × 3667px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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