Grey Heron

I went for walk today and I saw this Grey Heron land in a field. It had caught something silver, which I think it was a fish. 

Grey Heron

These birds are very patient fishermen, they wade or standstill in water until they can snatch a small fish. They also eat amphibians and rodents. They are often found in the countryside near rivers and lakes. They have a wingspan up to 95cm long!  Although they are magnificent birds, some people with ponds see them as a pest. They use netting and statues to try and keep them away.  
Herons build their nests high up in trees. They lay a clutch of around 3-5 bluish green eggs, which they both incubate for around 25 days. Many juveniles do not survive their first winter, but if they do, they can live for around 5 years

Grey Heron swallowing the fish

Grey Heron waiting

Comments

  1. Nanny26 May 2020 at 18:05

    Wow, you had a good look at it. Was it big?

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  2. J30 May 2020 at 16:43

    It's good to see a fellow wildlife enthusiast. Keep it up! Good luck!

    regards, Janitha.

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    1. Henry's Wildlife and Nature2 June 2020 at 15:07

      I had a look at your blog. Very interesting we seem to get a lot of different animals. I see a heron and you see a crocodile!

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