Grey Heron

[Seabird]

This bird was fly around the cliffs at the Whaligoe steps while i was sea watching.
Then to my surprise he landed about 50 feet away.
I had to use a slower camera setting than i would have liked because it was late evening and there was a big black cloud over head threatening rain.



Colin

[karia]

Thanks for sharing that Seabird,

One of these beauties flew really low over our car on the A9 and I got a 'tellin
off' for grabbing OH & shouting 'Look, look!' (well ,..he was driving,..but hey!)

Have shown him your pic, so he knows what he missed.

Keep em coming!

Karia

[Angela]

That's a great picture -herons are wonderful birds, imo.

There's a field near St Andrews where about a dozen frequently gather -as if they're having a meeting -maybe they are?

I love to see a solitary one fishing though.

[karia]

Hi Angela,

That'll be Heron.org, (fife branch.)

A real bunch of 'chats' so I'm told

Karia

[Lolabelle]

Hi Angela,

That'll be Heron.org, (fife branch.)

A real bunch of 'chats' so I'm told

Karia

Good one Karia..... LOL

[rupert]

Hi folks, not been on the birdwatching forum before but when I saw Heron had to say 'Hello'. We are lucky enough to have a Heronry on our land. They are brilliant birds and great parents. When the chicks have hatched they are constantly flying backwards and forwards to the nest to feed their young. Its actually amazing how far they fly to forage for food. Last year we counted 10 nests, haven't had a chance to do so this year yet. Long live the Herons.