Blackheaded Herons are commonly seen on their own in the veld or standing at the edge of water patiently waiting for something to eat. This one needed to beat the heat and have a swim.
It moved to the centre of Carol’s Rest waterhole in the Addo Elephant National Park and contemplated for a minute or two before having a good splash.
The Hadeda Ibises on the edge never flinched from the drops that sprayed them generously. Then the heron straightened up.
And headed for the side of the waterhole, where it could fluff out its feathers and set them to order once more.
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He has the right idea. Great pics, Anne.
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Thank you Hester. At home we have had to cover our swimming pool with heavy plastic to slow the evaporation as there is no water to fill it up.
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Oh, Anne, when will this dreadful drought end? I feel so sorry for everyone who has to deal with this.
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Nicely observed
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Thank you Derrick. It is a fairly unusual sight.
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Happy, handsome heron 😊. I was unaware of this variety.
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They are very common here.
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I always like to see a heron. Thank you.
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African relations of Mr. Grumpy.
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Great catch.
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Thank you, Shail.
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