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The waterfowl at Strumpshaw were enjoying a tranquil afternoon yesterday until the arrival of a Grey Heron upset the peace.
E-M1 II and 75-300 II.
Ron
E-M1 II and 75-300 II.
Ron
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Re: An Unruly Entrance
Looks like he needs practice landing.
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Re: An Unruly Entrance
Great shot no. 3, not something you expect to see!Comment
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an unusual pose (#3); nicely caught.Most used: EM5i + 12-200mm, In briefcase: E-PM2 + 12-42mmEZ
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Re: An Unruly Entrance
The swans don't look too pleased!John
"A hundredth of a second here, a hundredth of a second there � even if you put them end to end, they still only add up to one, two, perhaps three seconds, snatched from eternity." ~ Robert Doisneau
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Re: An Unruly Entrance
Many thanks for the comments and 'ikes'. It caused quite a bit of panic when it suddenly appeared through the reeds but birds seem to have the ability to rapidly assess whether they under threat or not. A Marsh Harrier, for example, would have created a much bigger reaction.
I have watched hundreds of Herons landing but have never before noticed them adopting the 'water skier' mode as they touch down. I obviously need to be more observant.
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Re: An Unruly Entrance
If they've got cygnets the Grey Heron is a potential predator they need to defend them from.Originally posted by Zuiko View PostComment
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I saw some shots the other day of a Heron catching and swallowing an adult Little Grebe, which surprised me. I think they will have a go at anything within reach.Originally posted by David M View Post
The other day I had to walk past a pair of Mute Swans with cygnets on a narrow path. The cob started marching towards me, stretching itself to its full height, raising all its feathers and hissing angrily. My heart was beating unusually quickly by the time I passed them.
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I seem to recall a report of them taking Water Voles and Brown Rats.
I remember watching one walking through a colony of nesting Black-headed Gulls eating young (and possibly eggs). There was also breeding Mediterranean Gulls in the colony. The senior warden for the site was hoping it missed the Med Gull nests.Comment
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For the same reason the blackbirds in our garden have been swearing vociferously at a pair of magpies that have moved in.Originally posted by David M View PostJohn
"A hundredth of a second here, a hundredth of a second there � even if you put them end to end, they still only add up to one, two, perhaps three seconds, snatched from eternity." ~ Robert Doisneau
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Re: An Unruly Entrance
Great shots Ron. Looks like an unruly landing too! Recently at Slimbridge I managed some grab shots as a heron came in to land, and took a duckling.Comment
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