Grey Heron by Fred255
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Description
The largest European heron. It can stand with neck stretched out, looking for food, or hunch down with its neck bent over its chest. In flight it holds its neck retracted and has large rounded wings. It is usually solitary although several birds may feed fairly close together. It stalks its food, often standing motionless for some considerable time. It usually feeds close to the bank or shore, but may wade out into shallow water. Where to see them Wetland marshes, gravel pits, reservoirs, lakes and rivers and estuaries. Usually seen standing silently at the water's edge, waiting for prey. Will come to gardens with ornamental fish ponds and fish farms.(Info RSPB)
This is the first time I have been able to to close enough to get a photograph of a Heron
Thank you for looking, as always any comments or suggestions welcome 8~)
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Comments (23)
Splendid image! :)
A great capture David, nice background colour too, with those yellow irises
Superb shot David you are making huge leaps with your recent work, and also it seems with your field craft
Not enough that you got the capture... You got it in such a beautiful setting. IMHO, sublime work in this shot. Congratulations. Hugs. Di. xx
Excellent capture, when I captured mine I was in a bush flat on my tummy taking advantage of the zoom feature, they are so nervous, this is lovely.
Excellent shot!
I agree this is a gorgeous setting for this beautiful bird. I find something very special about the heron. Excellent capture.
wonderful...
Excellent shot!
Fantastic shot.. great Colours
Absolutely gorgeous capture!
Excellent closeup of this Heron! :)
What a great shot! ;)
Great capture and wonderful compo..
Very very beautiful capture!!
I don't mind the Heron myself as a bird, it when it becomes the 'Stalker of Fish' and its near my pond, thats the time I don't care much for it. Lol. Excellent capture David, and those Iris's do make an excellent backdrop. Bravo!!!!!
Great shot David! Well captured. :)
Fine shot!
Great capture..
Excellent!
excellent shot !!
Beautiful shot.
Wonderful shot, love the composition and elements here!