Blackheaded heron on a flypast in Cape Town.

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This heron took me by surprise when it suddenly appeared, and I only had about a second to bring up my camera and take this grab-shot.

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Size: 4724px × 3150px
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Photo credit: © David G Richardson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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