Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus)

Wow, you were close. That lighting looks like it was real difficult but you've managed to get a great shot. Well done.

Thanks Sean - yes very close.
The lighting was really tough - had to dial in +2 exposure coz was using flash - sun was almost directly overhead & light was very flat.
Glad you liked it

(sorry just checked - light was directly behind the bird but was still very harsh & needed the flash otherwise would have just been a black blob)

A good shot!Nice work,well done.

I think you and this Heron must greet each other, and I think you ought to be paying it fees for its pictures.

Great as always.