A Goliath Heron concentrates on the water remaining motionless for long periods waiting for fish to swim close by.

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A Goliath Heron concentrates on the water remaining motionless for long periods waiting for fish to swim close by. With lightening speed they will spear any unwary fish that gets too close

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Size: 6200px × 4536px
Location: Nyerere National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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