Grey Heron Ardea cinerea in flight

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Grey herons are unmistakable: tall, with long legs, a long beak and grey, black and white feathering. They can stand with their neck stretched out, looking for food, or hunched down with their neck bent over their chest. They can be seen around any kind of water – garden ponds, lakes, rivers and even on estuaries. Sometimes, grey herons circle high up into the sky and can be mistaken for large birds of prey. They eat lots of fish, but also small birds such as ducklings, small mammals like voles, and amphibians. After harvesting, grey herons can sometimes be seen in fields, looking for rodents.

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Size: 4992px × 3328px
Location: Norfolk England
Photo credit: © Ernie Janes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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