Grey heron hunting a flooded field where ducks and waders had bred, looking for chicks to eat. Despite the parents efforts, the heron was successful.

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Size: 5184px × 3888px
Location: near Warrington Cheshire England
Photo credit: © Simon rowlands / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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