I instinctively knew that this was not an ordinary bird! But what could it be? The light was fading and I had to rush to get the camera! What a pleasant surprise!
Well, well, well! A Black-headed Heron right here in the back garden of our complex and sitting on the high tree! A first for us and such a happy feeling! What a stunning beauty!
Such a graceful bird and a master mole catcher, that was obviously taking a short rest on his flying route!
It seems that he was pruning and cleaning himself prior to taking the final flight to his nest!
It was such blessing to watch this guy in action and we were hoping that he would stay for the night, but no go, as after a while he took off into the wild yonder! Nevertheless, as I write this I still think about his graceful movements!
They are solitary birds and are mostly found in open grassland, but at times also near dams where thay can stand dead still for long periods, waiting to spear their prey! Food includes fish, frogs, crabs, rats and of course moles!
Hope you have liked this surprise as much as we have!
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