The grey heron is relatively common in the UK: you’ll find the around any area of water, even garden ponds, as they feed largely on fish. But they also eat small birds and mammals; after harvest time, you may see them around fields searching for rodents.
This particular beauty was on the Water of Leith. He stood in the water for a while, proudly posing for my photos.
Linked to Thursday Special, Saturday Critters, Camera Critters and Wild Bird Wednesday.
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Fantastic close up shot of this Heron. His neck feathers are amazing.
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The Great Heron is always a striking bird in the landscape. Very nice close ups on this bird.
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Wonderful closeups of the Heron! Have a happy week!
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Herons are such elegant looking birds. Great shots.
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A great bird and beautiful heron.
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Stunning close ups of this Heron
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Pretty heron.
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He’s fabulous, and so are your photos!
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just gorgeous photos!
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Striking markings and such a great background too!
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Beautiful shots of heron.
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Gorgeous! So glad this beautiful heron liked to have his portrait taken! Happy critter day.
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Posing beautifully for you.
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Beautiful bird and great shots, Debbie! Thank you for linking up with Saturday’s Critters.. Have a happy weekend!
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Debbie – this is such a great choice for the “old” theme – and the two angles give us more of a feel. so nice. 🙂
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I love this takes Debbie. I was in London last week and I took a pic of some kind of heron too :D. Your takes are amazingly sharp. How close were you?
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Magnificent bird – great photos 🙂
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