Grey herons (Ardea cinerea) building a nest. This large heron reaches a body length of up to one metre. It is found throughout temperate regions of Europe and Asia,though it will migrate south in the winter. It builds a bulky nest from sticks,and lays 3-4 eggs. The grey heron is found near estuaries,marshes,rivers and lakes. It feeds mostly on fish,which it spears with its long,dagger-like bill,but also eats small mammals and young birds. Photographed in Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary,South Africa | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Camacho, Tony |
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