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Precision flight.

Resident Heron at Lough Neagh Discovery, Craigavon Northern Ireland.

 

 

Ardea cinerea

 

 

Common resident throughout most of Britain and Ireland. Some continental birds also winter here.

 

 

All kinds of waters, from estuaries and marshes to lakes in city parks.

 

 

Tall with long legs and neck, and grey and white plumage, yellowish legs and bill. During breeding, legs and bill can become redder. In flight looks very large with broad, arched wings.

 

 

 

94 cm (37")

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Uploaded on June 4, 2009
Taken on June 3, 2009