RecoveringScot
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In May 1991, at Lake Apolyont, Turkey, I saw 4 or 5 Night Herons Nycticorax nycticorax 'hovering', that is: hanging into the (fresh) wind about 25 feet above the surface of the lake, without moving far (a few inches side to side) and without beating their wings. This was carried out for a considerable period (at least 10-15 minutes). They were still doing it when I moved on. I have have not heard of this behaviour in any heron before. Has anyone else?
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