Ardea cinerea

Grey Heron - These large grey birds (90 cm) spend long periods standing still in the water, waiting patiently for prey to swim within range of attack from a lightning fast lunge of the bill. They are also known to visit garden ponds in search of easy pickings! Images taken in Co. Sligo and Attenborough Nature reserve Nottinghamshire.

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▼ Grey Heron fishing Deepwater Quay Sligo Harbour

▼ Juvenile Grey Heron at Cartron Bay Co. Sligo

▼ Grey Heron at Cartron Bay Co. Sligo 

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