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Herring Gull feeding its young a freshwater crayfish
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Herring Gull feeding its young a freshwater crayfish

I was surprised to see this adult gull feeding its now almost adult chick with a freshwater cray fish, scooped up from the Bird Sanctuary pond on Hampstead Heath. The Cormorant behind that pair showed no interested in the catch, at all.
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Location
Hampstead Heath, Bird Sanctuary Pond, London, England
Date taken
04 December 2019
Equipment used
Fujifilm X-T3, XF 100-400
wonderview
An awesome moment to capture. The cormorant in the background only adds to the scene. tfs!
 
Kits
What a stunning shot, Louis! Not only the behaviour, but the composition and lighting are fabulous.
 
delia todd
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LOL Probably too scared to take on a Herring Gull Louis.

That's a superb picture you've taken of this group lad. I don't remember the Bird Sanctuary pond; is that one of the ponds near the Hampstead Heath Rail Station?
 
L
Thanks, all for your kind comments. They really help me to improve my confidence in photographing wildlife.

Delia Todd: the pond is actually the in the opposite corner to the rail station on the Highgate Side of the heath. It is a lovely spot and in addition to Cormorants, Gulls and various ducks I am currently observing a Kingfisher each day.
 

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