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Sushi before it’s sushi

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

11 July, 2021 Sushi before it’s sushi    I was at Deep Run recently and this hungry Great Blue Heron snagged a large fish. The heron was juggling it around trying to get it down its throat. This may be … Continue reading →

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