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Green Heron, Mingo National Wildlife Refuge

Intelligent.. One of the only animals on the earth that uses tools. It actually finds objects, drops them on the surface of the water and catches the fish that ...
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Intelligent.. One of the only animals on the earth that uses tools. It actually finds objects, drops them on the surface of the water and catches the fish that goes for the object. A little guy about 12 inches tall. Worth Protecting...
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4 Comments |
trainwoman Platinum
 
trainwoman August 06, 2015
Great photo and very interesting story. Well done Brenda
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mcampi August 08, 2015
Never know that. Makes the shot more interesting. He is as sharp as you can get and the back ground doesn't distract at all . Great catch.
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Pauljeno August 09, 2015
A wonderful image Brenda. The Heron certainly looks to be full of concentration, and very clever going by your info. Paul.
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kiraballerina October 19, 2015
PERFECT AVIAN PHOTOGRAPHY!!!!! :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
I didn't know they use tools--I hear that is a sign of high intelligence in animals who do. VERY SPECIAL PHOTO!!!!
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