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When to see Grey Heron in Addo Elephant National Park
Grey Heron are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Grey Heron's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Addo Elephant National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Grey Heron
The grey heron is a large, widespread wading bird found around freshwater and coastal wetlands, rivers, lakes, dams and estuaries. It has a long neck, long legs, a powerful pointed bill and predominantly grey, white and black plumage. It usually hunts alone by standing motionless in shallow water before striking prey with its bill. Fish form a major part of its diet, supplemented by frogs, reptiles, small mammals, birds and aquatic invertebrates.
How to identify the Grey Heron
Large, long-legged grey heron with a long S-shaped neck, long pointed bill and broad wings. Adults have a grey back, pale grey underparts, white head and neck, and a distinctive black stripe extending from the eye to the crest.
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