FLIGHT OF FANCY..

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Having shown you a picture of a dummy owl yesterday I thought I had better post a picture of a real bird today. I spotted this egret as I walked along the river Roding the other day, it always seems to hang around in the same area, good for fishing perhaps? I have in my minds eye the picture that I want to achieve but I have a feeling that it will take a lot of time and patience...I'll hang in there though and keep trying.. 

WAITING FOR LUNCH..

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I came across this heron the other day as was walking by the river Roding. It was quite extraordinary how motionless it managed to stay as it waited for a fish.  I was hoping to witness the catch but I ran out of time before it's lunch came along. Never mind I'm sure our paths will cross again and in the meantime the fish got home safely...

HERON IN FLIGHT.

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I was on Wanstead Flats by the nature pond when I saw this beautiful heron in flight. This used to be the old Victorian Model Boat Pond and was converted a few years ago to encourage wildlife. Be wary of your garden fish ponds, it has been my experience in the past to lose all my fish.