[Sandy Nelson]

Grandma out teaching the bairns how to fish. Not often you see more than one at a time and I’ve rarely seen young ones. But the one watching looked like a really old bird. Fascinating family dynamic

[Jeff Donovan]

Stunning pic but is this a sign of the times with fish eating birds? I don't begrudge them because this is the way they evolved to survive, along with otters & such.

[Bob Mitchell]

A lot of fishers could learn from watching the herons careful approach to the water.
Bob.

[Duncan McRae]

A lot of fishers could learn from watching the herons careful approach to the water.
Bob.

Also, that patience pays off.
They will stand still, waiting for ages until a minnow comes near enough for a strike.

I like Herons.
You get to know and recognise individuals year after year.
Apparently, they can live up to 25years!

Duncan

[Ivor Duffus]

I captured a photo of a heron family walking down to the Barley Pot a few years ago. They seem to like that Area even though it’s busy with dog walkers.

I like seeing them about.

[Duncan McRae]

They nest there Ivor.
On the big island just up from the Barley pot.

Duncan

[Sandy Nelson]

I love watching them too. I always find it fascinating that they are solitary hunters and territorial, yet extremely social when they nest.