![Over the years a large population of grey herons have made an unlikely home in urban Amsterdam. Julie Hrudova documents how the birds integrate into city life. Here: Grey herons have taken up residency in Amsterdam in recent decades, and are often seen at markets hoping to catch some fish or chicken. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/55/6b/00046b55_medium.jpeg)
Over the years a large population of grey herons have made an unlikely home in urban Amsterdam. Julie Hrudova documents how the birds integrate into city life. Here: Grey herons have taken up residency in Amsterdam in recent decades, and are often seen at markets hoping to catch some fish or chicken. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![They’ve become well accustomed to urban life in the Dutch capital. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/56/6b/00046b56_medium.jpeg)
They’ve become well accustomed to urban life in the Dutch capital. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![Hundreds of herons come to the city during winter to find food and shelter. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/57/6b/00046b57_medium.jpeg)
Hundreds of herons come to the city during winter to find food and shelter. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![At the Dappermarket in the east of Amsterdam, herons can often be seen circling around the stalls. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/58/6b/00046b58_medium.jpeg)
At the Dappermarket in the east of Amsterdam, herons can often be seen circling around the stalls. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![Some regulars in a nearby cafe hold a contest to see who can capture the most herons in one photo. The current record is 29. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/59/6b/00046b59_medium.jpeg)
Some regulars in a nearby cafe hold a contest to see who can capture the most herons in one photo. The current record is 29. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![Leftovers at the Albert Cuyp market. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/5a/6b/00046b5a_medium.jpeg)
Leftovers at the Albert Cuyp market. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![Herons usually hunt for food in ditches and lakes, but can take a more urban approach. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/5b/6b/00046b5b_medium.jpeg)
Herons usually hunt for food in ditches and lakes, but can take a more urban approach. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![Herons wait for leftovers at the market. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/5c/6b/00046b5c_medium.jpeg)
Herons wait for leftovers at the market. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![Some residents have even started feeding the herons themselves. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/5d/6b/00046b5d_medium.jpeg)
Some residents have even started feeding the herons themselves. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![There are around 800 pairs of herons in 25 different colonies in Amsterdam. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/5e/6b/00046b5e_medium.jpeg)
There are around 800 pairs of herons in 25 different colonies in Amsterdam. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![The Netherlands has the highest density of grey heron colonies in northern Europe. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/5f/6b/00046b5f_medium.jpeg)
The Netherlands has the highest density of grey heron colonies in northern Europe. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![The herons mostly build their nests in trees in city parks. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/60/6b/00046b60_medium.jpeg)
The herons mostly build their nests in trees in city parks. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
![Amsterdam’s urban herons even had a documentary made about them. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)](https://pix.avax.news/avaxnews/61/6b/00046b61_medium.jpeg)
Amsterdam’s urban herons even had a documentary made about them. (Photo by by Julie Hrudova/The Guardian)
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