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The Struggle

Gallery: 10 Years of NPNPosted April 29, 2010485 views4 comments

Great Blue Heron struggling with a Greater Siren salamander. Taken at Magnolia Plantation Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina. One of over sixty images that documented a struggle that went on for about an hour. The siren escaped but due to injuries probably died later. Reposted due to color balance issues.

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Comment posted by Bob McQuade on April 29, 2010 at 10:29 AM

Very dramatic, does look like he bit off a little more than he could chew (swallow)

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on April 29, 2010 at 11:03 AM

Both heron and salamander look like they're involved in an epic struggle Bill. Agree with Bob - very dramatic.

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Comment posted by mark cillo on April 29, 2010 at 2:25 PM

That is a large meal for that heron. Cool shot!

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on May 1, 2010 at 9:51 AM

Great shot!

Congrats

D&L

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