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A lot of WF heron along the high tide line of the Heathcote/Avon estuary at the moment.

White faced heron were actively hunting the edges of the wetland

A White-faced Heron getting a tasty Crab for lunch.

with a kotuku at Charlesworth Reserve

with a kotuku at Charlesworth Reserve

Patrolling the creek/drain alongside Charlesworth Reserve, sometimes in the company of a white heron

I couldn't see what small food this bird was avidly pecking from the water, but the camera did - note the small shrimp-like crustacean between its bill tips. It looks like its swallowing a fairy!

a small flock of herons was grazing a wet sports field picking up lots of worms

On the grass of the playing field at the northern end of Akaroa.

Hunting in the shallows.

feeding in brackish wetland