The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
Introduction
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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
Image: © Des Colhoun Taken: 9 Oct 2017
Patience is certainly a virtue with this bird who will stand statue-like for long periods of time, who will stalk and prey on fish, frogs, toads, rats and voles and then strike lightning-fast on its victims.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.71588
Longitude
-3.283047