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Striated or Mangrove Heron
Shaka1652

Striated or Mangrove Heron (Butorides striata)

Photo taken at Boondall wetlands, Brisbane.
Habitat
Wetlands, Mudflats, Mangroves
Location
Boondall Wetlands, Brisbane
Date taken
19/08/2012
Scientific name
Butorides striata
Equipment used
Canon 60D, Canon 100-400 lens + 1.4x Convertor
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Opus Editor
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Hi Shaka

What a great start you've made to your Gallery - a lovely picture this one.

You'd probably do better to ask in the ID forum for help in sorting out the identity of this guy.
 
Beautiful capture of this secretive and very intelligent Heron....ours are darker shade of green/grey!!!!
 

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