Grey Heron at Firepool Weir
Not the photo I was going to post today but having seen this magnificent bird sat sunning itself on its nest tonight I had to change the plan!
I don't know if it had just been for a swim but it certainly seemed to be drying itself in the last rays of the early evening. I had not noticed the nest before today, it is only 2 minutes walk from the house so I think it must be new. Normally the herons are to be seen a few minutes further along the river or at Hankridge Water Park about 2 1/2 miles away on the outskirts of town.
Labels: Birds, Grey Heron, Nature, River
posted by Mountainboy at 10:20 PM
3 Comments:
My idea of a beautiful image is like this. Still able to carry on its ancient rituals.
I agree. Wonderful photo.
Beautiful picture but I thought herons nested in tall trees not on the ground. The herons nesting near curry rival (RSPB site) is a must in the spring.
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