Heron swimming, first time for everything

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Heron swimming, first time for everything

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Witnessed one middle of a river a few weeks ago, to far away for photo shot.
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Had it got out of its depth?
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Seen one do that not so long ago, 1st time for me!

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davelumb wrote: ↑Fri Dec 21 2018 15:22 -
Had it got out of its depth?

Morning Dave,
No it was out in mid water over 7/8 feet, lots of food there, but not seemingly in the margins.
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nigel savage wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22 2018 11:37 -
davelumb wrote: ↑Fri Dec 21 2018 15:22 -
Had it got out of its depth?

Morning Dave,
No it was out in mid water over 7/8 feet, lots of food there, but not seemingly in the margins.
Strange behaviour, but when food is scarce I guess they'll hunt any way they can.
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