Framed Print : Great blue heron catching and killing a walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) - an Asian introduced fish, spreading rapidly in the Everglades. The fish is capable of migrating overland at night or in rain, using lung-like sacs
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Great blue heron catching and killing a walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) - an Asian introduced fish, spreading rapidly in the Everglades. The fish is capable of migrating overland at night or in rain, using lung-like sacs
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Great Blue Heron - catching and killing a walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) an Asian introduced fish, spreading rapidly in the Everglades
Florida, USA
Ardea herodias
Bob Gibbons
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21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Experience the breathtaking moment of nature captured in our Framed Print by renowned wildlife photographer Bob Gibbons. Witness the Great Blue Heron in action as it skillfully catches and kills a Walking Catfish (Clarias batrachus), an intruder in the Everglades ecosystem. Originally from Asia, this introduced species has rapidly spread, surprising the world with its unique ability to migrate overland or during rain using lung-like sacs. Bring this mesmerizing scene into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade Framed Print. A perfect addition for nature lovers, bird watchers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Feathered Ninja Strikes Again - Great Blue Heron Takes Down Walking Catfish in Epic Battle!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this jaw-dropping photo, we witness the ultimate showdown between two unlikely adversaries - a stealthy Great Blue Heron and a formidable walking catfish. With lightning-fast reflexes and razor-sharp focus, the heron unleashes its inner warrior to conquer this invasive Asian fish species that has been wreaking havoc in the Everglades. As the sun sets over the wetlands, our hero strikes with precision. Its beady eyes lock onto its slippery target, ready to pounce on any opportunity for a delicious meal. The walking catfish, known for its ability to migrate overland using lung-like sacs during rainy nights, never saw it coming! With wings spread wide and determination etched across its face (if birds had faces), our fearless heron swoops down like an avian superhero. In one swift motion, it clamps its powerful beak around the unsuspecting catfish's body - victory is within reach! This incredible display of predator versus prey showcases nature's raw power and survival instincts at their finest. It serves as a reminder that even amidst exotic invasions, native wildlife will rise to defend their territory. So next time you find yourself strolling through the Everglades or witnessing nature's theater unfold anywhere else in North America, keep your eyes peeled for these epic battles of life and death – where heroes like our Great Blue Heron reign supreme!
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