Grey heron

When out canoeing it`s always a welcome sight to discover a grey heron fishing among the reed or moving on broad wings along the shoreline.

In streaming water

With its back against the wind

Longlimbed as it is, landing in trees where it nests, isn`t always graceful

This one sat quietly and studied me, and allowed that I came all the way underneath. I guess this is the last thing the fish see .... would not like to get that beak hammered into my body.

Incoming

Links:

Videos and soundfiles of the Grey heron:
http://ibc.lynxeds.com/species/grey-heron-ardea-cinerea 

General info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Heron