Golilath Heron & Reflection

A Goliath Heron, with a sharp reflection: It is the largest of the the African herons. [Lake Karibe, Zimbabwe]

Goliath Heron in Papyrus Marsh

A Goliath Heron in a papyrus marsh. The long reed-like plants in then backgrtound and the fine green folliage in the background is papyrus. The marsh was actually in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly, Zaire). [Because the 'shooting' had to be done from Zambia across the Kafue River, a very long lens, with extensions, had to be used]. (Zambia].

Golilath Heron-Frontal View

A frontal view of a Goliath Heron: The largest of the African herons. [Lake Karibe, Zimbabwe]