In outback Australia's town of Bourke a golden, sunset glow settles on the Darling River & a perched, young White-necked heron as it looks for prey.

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White-necked heron - Juvenile feathers are dark grey. In juveniles a broad strip of grey-black runs down the front of the neck. The head and neck are commonly tinged brownish-grey. The adult feathers emerge as the juvenile feathers become worn.

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Size: 4635px × 6952px
Location: Bourke, New South Wales, Australia
Photo credit: © Photography By Marco / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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