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Great-billed Heron
Doc Duck

Great-billed Heron (Ardea sumatrana)

These herons generally stay well- hidden, or fly away fast when discovered. But these two stayed put for a while. When one flew further in the side river we realized why it had stayed at first: the other was a juvie and possibly not yet flying, so the adult stayed as long and as close as it dared.
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Habitat
river estuary
Location
Kakadu NP, NT, Australia
Date taken
22 Aug 2018
Scientific name
Ardea sumatrana
Equipment used
D90, 80-400
delia todd
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What a great find for you Ann... we've not seen this one come in for 2 years!!!

A great picture that too - very well done lassie.
 
Kits
A very nice family portrait in a pretty setting, Ann.
 
peterday
Opus Editor
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That's a better view than we've ever had!! Well done Ann!
 
Stanley Jones
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Excellent double capture of these two impressive herons taken in a brilliant setting. First-class Doc!
 
B
splendid photo of these two exquisite herons, Ann!!! lucky you to get them so close, top class photo, many tfs!!!
 

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