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Squacco heron
ammadoux

Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides)

as close as i can get to one, sorry for his bill, i hope it doesn't affect him badly.

also sorry for not being around, wifi problem again, i hope this never be repeated after all the yelling i made.
Location
Jeddah stream, South Jeddah
Date taken
14/10/2019
Scientific name
Ardeola ralloides
Equipment used
Olympus OM D 5 mark II + Zuiko 300mm f4
I wonder what happened to his bill? A lovely clear and well detailed image. Fingers crossed your wifi behaves!
 
sorry to hear about your wifi problems, Duha. Good to have you back with this great photo of this attractive heron, top class, many tfs!!!
 
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Oh how I love seeing these Waders perched out of the water and this is on terrific capture Doux!!
 
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Beautiful bird (youngster?) and setting. Here's hoping his cracked bill grows back out. Do bills do that? Or, alternatively, that he manages with what he's got left.
 

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