Too big but I can swallow it (Egretta garzetta)

This heron (Egretta garzetta) despite the attempts of the big fish not to be swallowed by fanning the spines, was able to eat it. Nikon d850, Sigma supertele 300-800mm, f / 8, 1/1000 sec, ISO 1400. Birds are free in the wild. Thanks for your comments

Nice demonstration what a big fish a heron is able to swallow relative to his/her size, ciao Sandor

Thanks Sandor for your notes and for the nice comment

Hi GG,

 

I knew the egret was going to eat the fish anyway :) very nice sequel! Kind regards, Vincent

The heron must have quite an elastic gullet to swallow a large fish. Giangiorgio, this image portrays one of nature's fundamental dramas - to eat or be eaten. I'm guessing that the bird is in a nest and is preparing to regurgitate parts of the fish to hatchlings once it has been digested. - - My best always, michael - - Ciao!

eccelente

many thanks Vincent for your beautiful appreciated comment

Grazie mille Mehemet , i tuoi commenti sono sempre benvenuti

Thank you Michael for your beautiful interpretations of this heron's behavior

Certainly looks like a mouthful, Giangiorgio. Fantastic capture of this event in nature. Best regards, Paul.

many thanks Paul for your generous comment

Wow, never thought it could manage fish of that size!

Thank you, Miroslav, for viewing and the nice comment, ciao Giangiorgio