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Hungry Heron
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Hungry Heron (Ardea purpura)

A purple Heron in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka, has just caught a snake. The snake wrapped itself around the Heron and the both of them could not get rid of eachother.
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Habitat
Wetland
Location
Bundala Sri Lanka
Date taken
29-01-2017
Scientific name
Ardea purpura
Equipment used
Canon 7 D
Kits
Goodness me! What an unusual and interesting image!
 
KC Foggin
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Amazing that the snake doesn't choke the Heron.

This is one breathtaking moment to capture and you captured it beautifully.
 
crs
What an impressive action photo!

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian
 

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