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To: "Lynn Jenkin" <>, <>
Subject: White-faced Heron <>ng
From: "Anne & Roger Green" <>
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 14:57:15 +0930
Michael wrote:

> Once I've seen one raise and curve its wings to form an
> umbrella/sun-shade as it was hunting along a shallow
> seashore. Presumably it
> eliminates reflection from the water surface.
I've seen the same thing. It reminds me of "mantleing" by raptors.
Cheers
Anne
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