Heron, Belfast
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Heron, Belfast
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 20 Sep 2012
Standing over 3ft tall, in what looks like a cloak of grey feathers, the heron might appear languid and haughty but is always watchful for food and potential predators. Herring gulls, in particular, seem to dislike it. This one was on a dead branch on the Stranmillis side of the Red Bridge Image
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Image Location
Latitude
54.553055
Longitude
-5.942364