Grey Heron Hunting Along The Edge Of The Chobe River In Chobe National Park In Botswana, Africa. Stock Photo

Pictured is a grey Heron, binomial name Ardea cinerea, hunting along the edge of the Chobe River in Chobe National Park in Botswana, Africa. Grey herons are apex predators in their aquatic ecosystem. Fish, amphibians, crustaceans, and insects are caught in shallow water with the heron's long bill. It has also been observed catching and killing juvenile birds such as ducklings. Small mammals such as water voles, rats, stoats and young rabbits are additionally caught. The heron was photographed from a safari boat stationed at the historic Chobe Game Lodge.