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The heron was oblivious to my presence, preening itself on a desiccated ash branch that bowed and bounced over the rippling River Lagan. Usually, I’d expect the bird to take off in a flash of hoary grey, black and mustard yellow. This suburban giant seemed happy to stay though, preoccupied with scanning the water for the next meal.