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UNPLUCKY DUCKLING... One unlucky duckling was plucked out of the water by a waiting hungry heron. The heron was in wait as a mother duck passed a little too close with her two remaining ducklings beside her at Carmill Dam, St Helens.
Rail director Jeff Sykes, 55, from Wigan, Lancs said, "I saw the mother mallard heading towards the juvenile heron with her last two remaining ducklings. I knew then to be ready because the heron had spotted her and was ready to pounce. It was easy for the heron to catch one when she came into shallow water."
"The heron swallowed it hole. It's cruel, but it is also real nature. Some people like to see it, some don’t, but this is reality. Every living thing needs to eat - it’s the circle of life."
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*** Local Caption *** 1. When and where were these pictures taken? Carmill Dam St Helens, Sat 13th July
2. Please you describe the encounter? I actually seen the mother mallard heading towards the juvenile heron with her last two remaining ducklings I knew then to be ready because the heron had spotted her and was ready to pounce.
3. How did you capture this shot? Were you waiting for a while and did they mind your presence? Like above I knew the heron had been watching then when she came into shallow water it was easy for the heron to catch one, he took the other 5 mins later leaving her with no ducklings left.
4. What happened to the duckling in the end? The heron swallowed it hole.
5. What is your favourite thing about the shots? Its cruel but its also real nature some people like to see it some don’t but its realty
6. Any other info we may like to know? Every living thing needs to eat it’s the circle of life
7. What is your age, occupation and where are you from? I’m 55 Rail director from Hindley Wigan Lancashire
2024-10-04
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