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11-03-2009, 10:05 PM
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| | | heron and frog
went on a day trip to edinburgh tuesday,
(day trip from bournemouth!  i hear you cry! found some cheap flights so why not we thought)
anyway while taking in the botanical gardens we came across this heron sat next to a pond (didnt seem to care about anyone walking by) while i sat and watched he suddenly grabbed this poor frog from the water,  
unfortunatley due to the frantic movement i didnt get a very sharp pic but good all the same  |
11-03-2009, 10:08 PM
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| | | Re: heron and frog
What a couple of great opportunist shots Keith - well captured
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11-03-2009, 10:12 PM
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| | | Re: heron and frog
Well done Keith; an interesting shot and close-up too. Well done!! |
11-03-2009, 10:16 PM
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| | | Re: heron and frog
great shots. I got some similar photos at Richmond park last Saturday. We saw it catch 2 frogs when we entered and it was still there and caught another when we were heading out |
11-03-2009, 10:33 PM
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| | | Re: heron and frog
Lovely shots and it's excellent time of the year for eating frogs
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12-03-2009, 09:18 AM
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| | | Re: heron and frog
Super close up shots Keith,well done! |
12-03-2009, 11:26 AM
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| | | Re: heron and frog
Great shots but I do feel for the poor frog, Keith!
A lovely idea a day in Edinburgh and a at a bargain flight price! |
12-03-2009, 01:33 PM
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| | | Re: heron and frog
Excellent pics Keith. Feel a bit sorry for the frog....but the Heron has to eat!
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12-03-2009, 06:13 PM
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| | | Re: heron and frog
This morning I noticed a Heron being mobbed by 8 Ring-necked Parakeets + when I looked closely at the Heron with bins I noticed it was carrying a frog in its beak. I was surprised it was carrying it + not swallowed it. |
12-03-2009, 07:17 PM
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| | | Re: heron and frog
I am a bit of a wimp but brilliant pics.I am always amazed as to the patience of this bird.We once left home to go shopping and 2 hours later on our return, it was in the same position. | | | |
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