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Yodeling Heron
birdyman

Yodeling Heron (Ardea Cinerea)

Back from a Swiss vacation ;)

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(actually it was quite hot that day, it seemed to be panting to cool off...?)
Habitat
park
Location
Sloterplas, Amsterdam - NL
Date taken
May 8 - 2008
Scientific name
Ardea Cinerea
Equipment used
Panasonic FZ20
This is a superb portrait, and the glimpse of the tongue adds extra interest - excellent work! :clap:

In Australia, it's common for birds to keep their beaks open on hot days as a means of cooling their bodies - but I've never seen a Heron do it, until now.
 
This one certainly doesn't get tongue-tied!!! :-O Fantastic close-up, birdyman, precioso!!! o:D :t: :loveme:
 

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