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Grey Heron
Mahsleb

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

My latest garden tick, I think this guy stopped to have a look at our pond,
most of the local lakes and ponds are frozen over making it difficult for water birds to find food
No fish in our pond so he didn't stay long.
Taken through a double glazed door so focus is a bit soft
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Habitat
Garden
Location
Suffolk
Date taken
24.1.2017
Scientific name
Ardea cinerea
Equipment used
Eos1Ds mk2/ ef400f5.6L
KC Foggin
Supporter
I love to see these large waders perched up high and this is a beautiful capture Tony!
 
Mohamad Kamrani
Exceptional shot Tony , she/he is using the tree as a watching tower ! Great sharp and clear capture even TTG , many TFS MF ;)

mo
 
Scridifer
Supporter
A lovely garden tick ( although not if you have a Koi pond!) Tony! Superb capture of this hungry Heron on the lookout!

Chris
 
S K Gudi
I think you should breed fish in your pond so you will have more of them visiting you. Super close up shot in a lovely elegant pose; Tony!! tfs.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Oh my!!! What a garden tick to get Tony!!! Can't see me ever getting one on my list LOL

That's a great picture you've taken of him - he looks a right bossy-boots, doesn't he!!!

Thanks for pointing out the terminal tail bars in my pic... a bit of luck they were visible, I think!!
 

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