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A Grey Heron stands poised at dawn in Mangalajodi wetlands in Orissa India, wings slightly spread, firmly securing a slender water snake with both its bill and one leg. The snake hangs in a sinuous curve, caught in a rare dual hold—beak clamped at the head, foot pinning the body.
In soft golden mist, the heron’s sharp gaze and detailed feathers contrast the prey’s impending escape, capturing a fleeting moment of control before release.
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