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Predatory potential

Many UK herons disappear during the late summer, but a few hang around all year long. This one appeared to be contemplating its next kill, although it was proba...
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Many UK herons disappear during the late summer, but a few hang around all year long. This one appeared to be contemplating its next kill, although it was probably in the wrong place as you don't find many frogs, rats, fish or ducklings among the treetops. Taken in October 2017 at Kelsey Park, Beckenham, UK. Lens: Nikkor 300mm f4
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/5 ISO 800 Shutter 10/12500 Focal Length 3000/10

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Oct, 2017

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