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\"White-faced<\/a>
White-faced Heron fishing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another subject at Sandspit was a White-faced Heron I found fishing in a small current between 2 rocks. I found a spot on a marina pontoon that I could lay down and get a decent low angle and background and waited for something interesting to happen. Fishing didn’t seem too successful but after a while the heron looked agitated and hopped off in a hurry with raised hackles.<\/p>\n

\"Departing<\/a>
Departing the scene with raised hackles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looking through the viewfinder I wasn’t sure of the cause until  I saw a begging fledgling arrive. It had obviously not been having much success and was hoping for a handout from Mum or Dad. It got tough love instead.<\/p>\n

\"Pestering<\/a>
Pestering progeny getting a big helping of ignorance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Photos with Nikon D500 and Nikon 300mm F4 PF lens with Nikon TC14 1.4x teleconverter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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