The Heron and the Swan
I have only just got round to editing these photos which I took of a heron at RSPB Ham Wall towards the end of the summer. Grace and I spent a day there during the holidays.
One of the things I love when looking through these photos is the things you see that you didn’t expect to catch or see when you were looking through the view finder – like the duck having a bit of go in the photo above and looking like he was bodyguard to the heron!
As you can see in the photo below, this nature reserve is extremely close to Glastonbury Tor and it was such a picturesque place. Also in this picture, the swan turns up and feels threatened by the heron that is on his turf!
Of course, the swan is much stronger than the heron – so he decided not to take any chances and was quick to make a swift exit!
I think the heron is going to save it for another day!
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Wonderful photos, love the heron, so beautiful and the ‘body guard’ duck is brilliant 🙂
Heron’s really are magnificent birds. superb photos. Mich x
I adore this photo! Which is funny as I really don’t like Herons haha.
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The heron does look rather imperious …
Fabulous shots (as always) Victoria. Gorgeous captures.
Oh wow! These photos are absolutely stunning! I love the swan with its wings expanding! #mysundayphoto
Beautiful! The location is lush with foliage and feathered friends. I’m very fond of herons. He’s a beauty. Of course, the swan and ducks wonderful too.
Beautiful shots and such lovely details #MySundayPhoto
Beautiful photos I love the heron looking so calm and innocent whilst probably eyeing up the fish #MySundayPhoto
Ha poor Heron. Swans are bossy things aren’t they? Love the photos and you’re so right. Sometimes you only notice things once you’ve looked back at them all!
Stunning shots, I love one with bent wings as the heron flies off.
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Beautiful shots Victoria, and what a stunning location for a reservation as well, Glastonbury is so beautiful! 🙂
Stunning photos, your bird photos always amaze me
Thank you for linking up
I love Herons. My maiden name was Heron so they are my namesake and you don’t get to see them too often. Love your shots. They don’t stick around.
Fantastic photos. I love herons – they’re so beautiful and majestic. Swans are just scary though!
The Swan and the Heron….would make a good name for a pub. Lovely set of photos from a lovely part of the world. I do like the dduck playing bodyguard.
Amazing set of photos. Herons are one of my favs. What a fantastic site to watch them. #MySundayPhoto
Beautiful photos of what is obviously a great place to visit even if you’re a heron.
Great action shots too. I love nature and wildlife so they’re a hit with me 😀
Amazing photos as always, please keep that heron with you and away from our fish!
Love that photo where the duck looks like he is having a go and the second one of the heron taking off. Such stunning shots.
Ha, that duck’s expression is absolutely pricing. Get off my land!
Oh wow. These photos are so beautiful and detailed.