Heron doing the ‘loop’ thing. They’re big birds and sometimes they get the approach all wrong. Flying into tree branches hurts.

So, when needed they abort the landing and ‘loop’ around the area for a second (or third) try.

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Making A Loop, Great Blue – click to enlarge

Making A Loop, Great Blue – click to enlarge

Making A Loop, Great Blue – click to enlarge