Grey Heron

 The majestic Grey Heron enjoying a good scratch

Llanelli WWT

Id traveled from west Ireland by car and ferry to my homeland in Wales, the sun was out and I was approaching  Swansea west when we recieved a text from my father
 : Meet me in Llanelli wetland centre :
A delightful place built for wildlife and people to share. Plenty of gadwall , Grey herons and Dragonflies were on view from the hides
A large flock of Greylag Geese were out on the marsh ,viewable from the look out tower

The hides and viewing areas (indoor and out) were quite an experience.

This place is loaded with information and education and a very attractive place for the children to indulge in  their introduction to wildlife

Grey Heron

Gadwall

Grey Heron tackles an Eel

On the shoreline at Clahane a Grey Heron tackles an Eel that it has caught.

A difficult prey item, made more difficult when dropped in the seaweed

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The Falls Ennistmon

A setting for a late evening walk within the areas of my local town  of Ennistmon .
 Down the falls of the cascades Grey Herons quickly debate fishing rights.. not ones to enjoy each others company outside of breeding season a quick squabbles sorts out differences.
A pair of Dippers heads down underwater ,a bird that specialises and thrives in the fast flow of the falls.

Burrin Pond near Newquay

Grey Herons

Whooper Swans

Male Shoveler

Female Shoveler

I took a midday break from the goose chase and checked the pond near Newquay, Grey Herons were courting in their nests around the ponds, Shoveler, Wigeon and Whooper Swans were being harassed by the feisty Coots that were claiming their nesting territory.

Grey Heron

A patient Grey Heron perched on a rock at Nimmo pier,Galway..approachable city bird

Juvenile Grey Heron ready to fledge

Young Herons ready to fledge in north clare