Big Swallow

[Cleanimage]

I didn't realize that a heron could expand it's neck like this one did to accommodate such a big fish. I'm sure the more experienced photographers on this site have seen this many times but it sure

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surprised me. Unfortunately I wasn't quick enough to catch the strike but I bet the fish was pretty shocked too.

 

[Louis Champan]

Nicely captured John, and yes I've seen them swallow things that I couldn't believe they could get down.

 

[Darrell C]

that's a big gulp, very nice set.

 

[Butlerkid]

Glad you got to see - and capture - this! Nicely done!

 

[dossy]

Wonderful series!

 

[Cleanimage]

Nicely captured John, and yes I've seen them swallow things that I couldn't believe they could get down.

Louie - Thanks. I figured this was pretty common but it sure did surprise me.

 

[Cleanimage]

that's a big gulp, very nice set.

Darrell - Thanks for commenting.

 

[Cleanimage]

Glad you got to see - and capture - this! Nicely done!

Karen - Thank you; it was quite a sight.

 

[Cleanimage]

Wonderful series!

Dossy - Than you. I appreciate the kind words.

 

[drr1531]

Nice set. It's amazing what they can get down. A while back I saw one with a fish so large that it couldn't pick it up. I was passing by with my wife so didn't hang around to see how it played out.