Watch the black heron’s extraordinary hunting method

Experience the fascinating hunting technique of the black heron on a track that takes you along various bodies of water. This special hunting method is sure to delight you.

The black heron hunts during the day in shallow water and uses a particularly distinctive technique: it spreads its wings and forms a kind of “umbrella” over the water. This wing position has several advantages: the shadow it creates attracts fish, as they perceive it as protection from predators, and it helps the heron reduce glare from the sun so it can see into the water more clearly. As soon as a fish or other prey animal approaches, the black heron strikes lightning-fast with its beak and catches its prey.

For your observation tour, it’s best to plan for late morning, when the black heron is actively hunting. Keep your camera ready and count the seconds that the heron keeps its wings spread – about three seconds. That way you can capture this impressive scene perfectly.