Grey Heron

[Chocky]

Walking toward the pond in the local park suddenly the heron flew up and almost straight at me. I had to adjust my lens he was so close. I actually though I was going to have to duck. He lost orientation as he must have been startled by some thing. Flew round in a circle and headed i the opposite way to the estuary. I'm sure he found his way in the end.
He was actually very large. Not a youngster

[rolf]

Nice couple of shots Beryl, they are magnificent in flight.

[Chocky]

Thanks.
Yes.That was a bit close. One normally sees them from a distance but up close.... wow

[ladylouise62]

Goodness, that WAS close!

[Chocky]

Yes. A little unnerving. But had to get some shots
Actually some shots are of only half of him he came so close

[Catherine]

Excellent shots, Beryl! You certainly made the most of the chance you had!

Glad he didn't do a whoopsie when he flew over you though. They're rather big birds...

[Chocky]

Thanks Catherine
Lol. I never thought about a heron plopping on ones head

[Catherine]

But you have to think ahead about these things, Beryl!

(I understand it is difficult to get rid of both the mess and the fishy smell afterwards!)

[Chocky]

I often ware a hat for the reasons of pigeons and standing under trees