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Heron swallows large Koi

Heron swallows large Koi

Black crowned night heron with large koi, (surprisingly) just about swallowed.

Black crowned night heron with large koi, (surprisingly) just about swallowed.
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NIKON D7000

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Aperture f/8 ISO 500 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 3000/10

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Apr, 2016

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