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Circle of life

Circle of life

This is one of two herons I saw hunting to feed its chicks. This one swallowed two voles whole then flew to its nest high in the trees while its mate guarded th...
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This is one of two herons I saw hunting to feed its chicks. This one swallowed two voles whole then flew to its nest high in the trees while its mate guarded the chicks from other birds.
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NIKON D850

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Aperture f/9 ISO 1250 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 5000/10

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Apr, 2018

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Parents hard at work feeding the babies....great shot

Definately the circle of life. Great shot Mark.

awe , poor little mouse ... great title and so true ! you nailed it

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Poor little mouse..these Herons eat anything and everything I guess that’s nature:-)

It was truly amazing to see Mother Nature at work...circle of life is the perfect title.

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