White-faced Heron, Matuku

White-faced Heron feeding in shallow water at early morning, soft light reflection, New Zealand bird photography

The White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) is a familiar sight around New Zealand’s waterways, and this early morning moment shows it quietly feeding in the calm shallows. Soft dawn light picks up the delicate grey feathers and the ripples around its legs, creating a peaceful, reflective scene.

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