Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Grey Heron in flight.


Driving back home along the main road from Inverness to Fort Augustus [B862] we did a double take at a grey heron standing stock still in the middle of a field of sheep looking like a statue. It soon noticed us and flew off and landed further down the field. It must have been feeding at the loch opposite and flew in for a rest in the long grass.
They feed and breed close to wetland and reedbeds and wade into the shallow water to catch fish,frogs and insects,occasionally small mammals and even birds. They are very patient and will wait like a statue until they plunge at their prey catching it in their long yellow bill.They can be found all over Britain and many stay here all year round while other 'softies' fly away in September to warmer climates. Grey heron facts.
We have a model heron in our garden along with other creatures but the local squirrels will not be outdone!


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