My great blue friend would like a word.
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Except that it’s very obviously not the same idea as the post. Your great blue friend should practice basic media comprehension before butting into a conversation to talk about themselves.
Where does the neck go??¡
It’s hidden in the fluff.
Huh, I don't know why, but I thought it would extend its neck over the course of a second or so. Not shooting it forward like a cannonball xD
It’s how they hunt. A quick sudden thrust to catch their prey off guard.
He's a grower
Anyone else really hoping this bird's call sounds exactly like a slide whistle?
ZOOP (I happened to find the source so this is a fresh screenshot)
magnificent work.
Also, ZOOP needs to be brought into common use. it really does.
My parents have some that nest in their trees. I keep trying to get a good picture but they are sneaky
Herection
Zoop 👈😎👈
Zoop 👉😎👉
Excellent heron indeed.
Took this picture recently. Truly an incredible bird.
Hey, look! They said my name on the thing!
Is that a heron in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
Fascinating! These birds live near my place and yet I’ve never seen them unwound - that’s really cool!
“Hey babe can you help me out? I got a little Zoop problem.”
ZACK and he's a long boyo
They were my favourite heron when I was a kid. Used to love nature documentaries and everytime the green backed heron popped up, I was thrilled. They look so pretty, yet so strange, so comical, yet so elegant.
How does it even do that
