Grey Herons (Ardea cinerea), like this one that I observed at the Botanical Garden here in Brussels, look and act a lot like the familiar Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) of North America, but are a little smaller and slightly different colored. Shortly after it caught this big fish, the heron let it go or it somehow managed to escape—maybe they have a catch-and-release policy at this location.
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hahaha, catch and release policy! love it!
Mmmmm, fresh fish!
Benjamin is delighted : “That is what Daddy and I do too! That is a big fish!” He loves the black feathers above the eyes that come to a point past his head. Looking at the enlarged last photo he commented : “The heron is made for fishing.” Thank-you, Mr. Mike!!
Great catch, Mike! 🙂