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Grey heron

Ardea cinerea

Photo by staccyh
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Description:

Grey herons are unmistakeable: 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.

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The RSPB: Grey heron

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Grey heron

Ardea cinerea

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