>This reminded me of a vivid sight when I lived in San Diego several years
>ago. Seeing a GBH tackle and rather
>effortlessly swallow an adult rat is impressive.
>
>Jim Neitzel

And, of course, one must add that the rails themselves are heron hors
d'ouevres, especially the tiny ones such as Black and Yellow and chicks of
the larger species.

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