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[–] Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world 33 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

My great blue friend would like a word.

[–] Soup@lemmy.world 0 points 13 hours ago

Except that it’s very obviously not the same idea as the post. Your great blue friend should practice basic media comprehension before butting into a conversation to talk about themselves.

[–] AcornTickler@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago
[–] 0x0@infosec.pub 21 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Where does the neck go??¡

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 20 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

green heron extending its next

It’s hidden in the fluff.

[–] Iron_Lynx@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Huh, I don't know why, but I thought it would extend its neck over the course of a second or so. Not shooting it forward like a cannonball xD

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

It’s how they hunt. A quick sudden thrust to catch their prey off guard.

[–] El_Scapacabra@lemmy.zip 16 points 1 day ago

Anyone else really hoping this bird's call sounds exactly like a slide whistle?

[–] lyralycan@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

ZOOP (I happened to find the source so this is a fresh screenshot)

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago

magnificent work.

Also, ZOOP needs to be brought into common use. it really does.

[–] MeatPilot@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 day ago

He's a grower

[–] SpoopyKing@lemmy.sdf.org 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Zoop@beehaw.org 2 points 1 day ago

Zoop 👉😎👉

[–] NegativeLookAhead@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 day ago
[–] NottaLottaOcelot@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

Fascinating! These birds live near my place and yet I’ve never seen them unwound - that’s really cool!

[–] jodanlime@midwest.social 10 points 1 day ago

My parents have some that nest in their trees. I keep trying to get a good picture but they are sneaky

[–] Zoop@beehaw.org 5 points 1 day ago

Hey, look! They said my name on the thing!

[–] DougPiranha42@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago

Excellent heron indeed.

[–] Fourth@mander.xyz 5 points 1 day ago

Took this picture recently. Truly an incredible bird.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Is that a heron in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

[–] SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 2 points 1 day ago

ZACK and he's a long boyo

[–] MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

“Hey babe can you help me out? I got a little Zoop problem.”