Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) standing in a water pond. This large bird hunts in lakes, rivers and marshes, catching fish or small

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Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) standing in a water pond. This large bird hunts in lakes, rivers and marshes, catching fish or small animals with a darting strike of its head. It is found throughout Africa and Eurasia. Photographed Ein Afek nature reserve, Israel in August

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Photo credit: © Alon Meir / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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