GBH trying to eat a Ruddy Duck (Graphic)

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GBH trying to eat a Ruddy Duck (Graphic)

GBH trying to eat a Ruddy Duck (Graphic)
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GBH trying to eat a Ruddy Duck (Graphic) - 12-22-2009, 04:14 PM

I've seen Great Blue Heron's eat a wide assortment of critters, but never before have I seen one attempt to eat a full-grown Ruddy Duck. This GBH must have spent close to an hour trying to swallow this female Ruddy with no luck. It finally gave up and flew to the opposite shore in shame. The Ruddy did not survive the encounter but I'm sure some vultures or coyotes will put it to good use. Taken in Corpus Christi at Hans Suter park on Oso Bay.

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Wil_Bloodworth Premium Member Posts: 3,934 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Frisco, Texas Real First Name: Wil Camera: Nikon Can Others Edit My Photos: No iTrader Rating: 10 LIKES Received: 9 LIKES Given: 0	12-22-2009, 04:17 PM Nevermind... I didn't read the entire post. - Wil Share Share this post on Twitter Share on Facebook --------------------------- Portrait Site: www.ParkImaging.com Commercial Site: www.DallasCommercialPhoto.com flickr

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lhdvies Premium Member Posts: 7,190 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Real First Name: Leon Camera: Nikon & Canon Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: 33 LIKES Received: 66 LIKES Given: 67	12-22-2009, 04:46 PM Talk about eyes overloading his mouth!! Neat captures! Share Share this post on Twitter Share on Facebook --------------------------- lhdvries

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slickshooter Uber Poster Posts: 2,331 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston Texas, Texas Real First Name: Dennis Camera: Nikon D300 Can Others Edit My Photos: No iTrader Rating: 0 LIKES Received: 9 LIKES Given: 0	12-22-2009, 06:20 PM Unbelievable shots Way to go Share Share this post on Twitter Share on Facebook --------------------------- Dennis More images can be seen on my site below http://www.pbase.com/dennissweetman

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ttusa You Can't Be Serious!! Posts: 12,707 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX, Texas Real First Name: Therese Camera: Sony Alpha 900 Can Others Edit My Photos: No iTrader Rating: 0 LIKES Received: 45 LIKES Given: 7	12-22-2009, 06:38 PM Amazing behavioral images! I've seen GBHs eating dragonflies and to think it would try to consume a Ruddy Duck... Share Share this post on Twitter Share on Facebook --------------------------- Therese http://ledbythelightme.com

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Patti Edens You Can't Be Serious!! Posts: 6,306 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Missouri City (near Houston), Texas Real First Name: Patti Camera: Homemade Pinhole Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: 0 LIKES Received: 20 LIKES Given: 16	12-22-2009, 06:46 PM Wow. Great captures and story. I had no idea a GBH would attempt to eat a duck. Share Share this post on Twitter Share on Facebook --------------------------- Regards, Patti

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Patticake Uber Poster Posts: 2,226 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Katy, Texas Real First Name: Patti Camera: Canon 40D Can Others Edit My Photos: No iTrader Rating: 0 LIKES Received: 0 LIKES Given: 0	12-22-2009, 10:13 PM Awesome!!! Patti Share Share this post on Twitter Share on Facebook

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Joel D Member Posts: 109 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Carrollton, Real First Name: Joel Camera: Cannon 50D iTrader Rating: 0 LIKES Received: 0 LIKES Given: 0	12-23-2009, 11:06 AM Thats incredible. I never realized that a GBH would eat a small duck like that. Share Share this post on Twitter Share on Facebook

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jfoureyes Permium Member Posts: 13,449 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stafford, Texas Real First Name: Jim Camera: Old Nikon cameras Can Others Edit My Photos: No iTrader Rating: 0 LIKES Received: 124 LIKES Given: 51	12-23-2009, 11:15 AM I've seen them eat large fish, but didn't know they would go after a mature duck...this is excellent!! Share Share this post on Twitter Share on Facebook --------------------------- Jim

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C4Miles Junior Member Posts: 49 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Real First Name: Miles Camera: Canon Can Others Edit My Photos: Yes iTrader Rating: 0 LIKES Received: 0 LIKES Given: 0	12-23-2009, 12:55 PM Thanks all for the very nice comments! It sure was quite a sight to see and photograph. Share Share this post on Twitter Share on Facebook

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Tim T You Can't Be Serious!! Posts: 7,663 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: League City, Texas Real First Name: Tim Camera: Canon 7D Can Others Edit My Photos: No iTrader Rating: 0 LIKES Received: 79 LIKES Given: 6	12-23-2009, 02:45 PM Amazing captures Miles. Who would have thunk it? Not me. Great job. Share Share this post on Twitter Share on Facebook --------------------------- Tim My Blog: http://timtimmisblog.com/ My gallery: http://www.timtimmis.com/

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