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Night heron, adult

Nycticorax nycticorax

Photo by DoinaRussu
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Notes:

This Night Heron, adult, posed for me in the golden light of sunset :)...
...sitting on the branch, close to shore, to "hunting".
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Comments (13)
DoinaRussu
Many thanks for appreciation, Davide!
DoinaRussu
Many thanks everyone! I'm honored by your appreciation!
Liam
Incredible shot!

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PublishedOctober 1, 2011

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