During a walk around the parkland I was able to observe and photograph a Grey Heron wading along the edge of a lake and fishing in shallow water.
One of the fishing sequences I was able to observe.
Showing off its juggling tricks.
More 'Strike' shots
These are BRILLIANT SHOTS rOY. SO CLEAR. Wonderful to watch Heron skill at fishing and they are so patient. perhaps we could learn from them?
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret, I don't we will ever be as good as them though.
DeleteFantastic photos Roy, I could quite happily watch Herons all day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam, yes they are characters and don't mind you looking.
DeleteA brilliant series there Roy. Must have been great to watch the bird in action. We are so lucky to live in the age of digital cameras. Imagine trying to get that sequence with a 36 frame film.
ReplyDeleteThanks John. That would have been difficult John, but I wish I had taken more photos years ago.
DeleteFantastic pictures Roy !
ReplyDeleteThanks Nathalie.
DeleteHahaha!!
ReplyDeleteYou must have had a ball watching this gorgeous adult fish!
Lovely 'strike shots'!!
Enjoy your weekend Roy, kind regards :)
Thanks Noushka.
DeleteWhat fun! For you and the GH!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wilma., mostly for the GH I suppose.{:))
DeleteHei Roy! Uskomattoman upeat kuvat! Terveisiä.
ReplyDeleteKiitos Anne.
DeleteA beautiful set that tells a story
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon.
DeleteFantastyczne zdjęcia !!! Bardzo mi się podobają !!!
ReplyDeleteDzięki MC
DeleteGreat pictures of the heron!
ReplyDeleteThanks FG.
DeleteGreat set of images Roy, and a lovely study of a 'master fisherman' at work...[;o)
ReplyDeleteThanks Trevor.
DeleteGreat action shots Roy, I think you must have enjoyed watching this show.
ReplyDeleteKind regards,
Marianne
Thanks Marianne, quite a regular occurrence around the lakes.
DeleteYour photos always amaze me. A couple of strike photos where the water appears as almost icelike or glasslike shards around the heron's head are tremendous:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sweff.
DeleteHey Roy... These are fabulous shots. Nice opportunity you had to get these, and I especially loves those face plant one :) ...glad I don't have to do that to get my lunch!!!!
ReplyDeleteGrace
Wow ... these are beautiful photos of the heron.
ReplyDeleteFly pictures are really great to see!
Class!
Thanks Helma.
DeleteGreat photos Roy, very impressive. This is certainly a beautiful bird and fun to observe.
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise.
DeleteRoy, ahora que la temporada de mariposas se termina nos quedarán esas preciosas aves, los bosques con sus cambios de tonalidad.. Por estas latitudes pasan infinidad de migradoras, pero me queda mucho por aprender de ellas. Fuerte abrazo desde Asturias.
ReplyDeleteGracias Belén. Sí tengo que buscar de otro naturaleza ahora.
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