Grey heron fishing in a lake
The grey heron gets its name from the gray plumage found on its neck, back and wings
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Grey heron chicks with parent in nest
Grey heron chicks sometimes kill and eat each other.
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An adult grey heron in its nest with five eggs
Grey heron eggs are a lovely shade of blue-green.
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Grey heron in flight
Unlike cranes and storks, which fly with their necks extended, grey herons fly with their necks drawn in.
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Grey heron with a freshly-caught fish in its beak
The grey heron's yellow bill turns more orange during the breeding season.
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