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  1. Gray Heron

    Gray Heron

    An adult in nonbreeding plumage lacking pinkish bill and ornamental plumes on its nape and neck. Birds in India and Sri Lanka were formerly placed in the subspecies "A. c. rectirostris" supposedly paler than the nominate race in Europe but now synonymized with it. However, note the white (not...
  2. Grey Heron

    Grey Heron

  3. grey heron

    grey heron

    in full breeding colours and plumage
  4. Gray Heron

    Gray Heron

    A swimming adult carrying a scrap from a nearby fish market. Presumably the darker nominate race. Similar to the larger Great Blue Heron of the Americas but Gray has broader black crown stripes, and lacks chestnut-brown flanks or thighs. Sometimes spelled "Grey Heron."
  5. Grey Heron

    Grey Heron

  6. Ripples and reflections

    Ripples and reflections

    Grey heron
  7. Grey heron

    Grey heron

  8. Grey in grey with a touch of green

    Grey in grey with a touch of green

    Then we found ourselves at a favourite spot (get your tongues around this LOL) Llanfihangel Gobian. We carried our seats down to the river and sat there for some time observing what was going on. First on the list was a very unco-operative Grey Heron down river, who just spent his time...
  9. Grey Heron

    Grey Heron

  10. Practising

    Practising

    I still practise flight shots when I get a chance. Some of them work and, although this Grey Heron was a little distant (way over the other side of the loch), it didn't work out too badly I think.
  11. Wingspread/Grey heron

    Wingspread/Grey heron

  12. Grey Heron

    Grey Heron

  13. Grey heron

    Grey heron

    usually i see one in this area during the Autumn and winter, this year their is three, i am not complaining. another thing, at first when i started bird watching i did not see this type of herons at all, after 2016 they became regular Autumn winter visitors, in the past three years i see them...
  14. Reflection connection

    Reflection connection

    Grey heron
  15. On a ...

    On a ...

    ... very misty winter morning _______________ Grey Heron
  16. Fluffy nose

    Fluffy nose

    Another Grey Heron, further along the bank. This one appears to have a bit of feather stuck on the end of his bill.
  17. Grey Heron

    Grey Heron

  18. Grey heron

    Grey heron

    Did not mind me to come this close. had to zoom back to fill the frame. hope you like it.
  19. Boss of the banks

    Boss of the banks

    We wandered outside to go and see what was around the loch. Ken grabbed my camera to take this Grey Heron on the opposite bank.
  20. Grey heron

    Grey heron

    hope you like it
  21. Grey Heron

    Grey Heron

    The many Greater Flamingos further out are not visible in this view
  22. Grey Heron

    Grey Heron

    Having a wake up scratch
  23. Simplicity

    Simplicity

    Grey heron
  24. grey heron

    grey heron

  25. Grey Heron

    Grey Heron

    Juvenile
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