Tricolored Heron
This striking Tricolored Heron was busy chasing down its dinner in the late afternoon sun at Upper Myakka Lake, Florida.
Designated as a threatened species in Florida, it uses a variety of hunting strategies from standing still, waiting for prey to approach, to rapidly running after its prey which is mainly fish but its diet also includes crayfish, prawns, aquatic insects and frogs.
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Tricolored Heron
This striking Tricolored Heron was busy chasing down its dinner in the late afternoon sun at Upper Myakka Lake, Florida.
Designated as a threatened species in Florida, it uses a variety of hunting strategies from standing still, waiting for prey to approach, to rapidly running after its prey which is mainly fish but its diet also includes crayfish, prawns, aquatic insects and frogs.
As always, thank you so much for stopping by and for leaving any comments or faves, they are very much appreciated.