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Black-headed Heron
And here for JJ is the real thing!
Habitat
Wetlands
Location
Strandfontein Sewage Works, Cape Town, South Africa
Date taken
26/01/2019
Scientific name
Ardea melanocephala
Equipment used
Canon EOS 80D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM + 2.0 extender 111
A beautiful and dainty looking Heron, Peter.

Marvelous composition!
 
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Brilliant capture of this beautiful Heron looking for its meal Peter, excellent composition mate. Tfs.
 
one great bird to capture pete and a beautiful shot too....many thanks indeed.....
 
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That's a very nice looking heron that one Peter, and not a very regular visitor to the Gallery unfortunately.

You've s super picture of him in hunting mode lad - very well done my friend.
 
So sleek and handsome, Peter. What a lovely image.
 

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