Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

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Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
Photo Information
Copyright: Andy Manning (toucan1967) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 691 W: 119 N: 713] (3970)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-05
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/500 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-06 14:13
Viewed: 267
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) shot at Stover.
Thanks as always to all who view or comment.

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Latin name
Ardea cinerea

Family
Bitterns and herons (Ardeidae)

Overview
The largest European heron. It can stand with neck stretched out, looking for food, or hunch down with its neck bent over its chest. In flight it holds its neck retracted and has large rounded wings. It is usually solitary although several birds may feed fairly close together. It stalks its food, often standing motionless for some considerable time. It usually feeds close to the bank or shore, but may wade out into shallow water.

Where to see them
Wetland marshes, gravel pits, reservoirs, lakes and rivers and estuaries. Usually seen standing silently at the water's edge, waiting for prey. Will come to gardens with ornamental fish ponds and fish farms.

When to see them
All year round.

What they eat
Mainly fish

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Hi Andy,
A fine natural capture of the grey heron. I can picture these birds from my balcony if I wish, buth this is much more beautiful at the border of the water in the reed. Great crisp shot!
Hans

hi andy,

its heron night..lol.

cracking pin-sharp image here...clarity of both bird and foliage is outstanding, considering distance away...

great colours, great light and lovely reflections...

very nice1...

cheers...harry..

hi andy.
fantastic clarity. pin sharp focusing and superb colours.

you have done well.

were you there with Codge as he has posted the same bird?
tfs
Brian

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1379 W: 31 N: 1508] (9337)
  • [2008-05-11 13:09]

Hi Andy

Lovely shot of this heron fishing on the bank. Sharp and well composed. I was watching the young herons in a local heronry yesterday. Wonderful birds.

TFS

Karan

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1318 W: 121 N: 1854] (15606)
  • [2008-05-12 14:03]

Hello Andy, nice shot of the Heron, nicely composed with a strong technique, thaks!

Mario

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