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I live in Edinburgh in Scotland, I enjoy taking wildlife photos mainly birds. I am now on my 7th year which highlights my daily interaction with a young Heron at a nearby loch.
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Day 2,315
Morag
Still no PCR test result. Still no symptoms. A shot of Morag today.
#2,316
Day 2,316
Young Grey Heron
Got the all clear so went up to the loch this morning couldn't see the young Heron but she walked up behind me. I had to feed her on...
#2,449
Day 2,449
Young Grey Heron
The young Heron met me this morning at the entrance. She was a bit messy around her head, presumably from feeding the young. When I w...
#2,455
Day 2,455
Young Grey Heron
Like yesterday the young heron was in the water this morning but flew over as soon as she saw me. She had her fish then flew back to...
#2,465
Day 2,465
Young Grey heron
The young one stayed in the water today. She has been having trouble with the fish getting covered in grass cuttings so I think she h...
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Day 2,492
Young Grey Heron
The Crow was the first to spot me and flew over. I only had Brazil nuts for it but it seemed to like them as it kept returning for mo...
#2,493
Day 2,493
Grey Heron
I could only fit in one visit today as we were having family round for a Platinum Jubilee celebration. The whole gang were out and thankful...
#2,513
Day 2,513
Young Grey Heron
The young one didn't seem to be around this morning. I made my way round to the area where the youngest one hangs out, on my way ther...
#2,522
Day 2,522
Young Grey Heron
There were no Heron around when I went up to the loch this morning. I went back at about 11:00 am and the older female flew over. She...
#2,553
Day 2,553
Young Grey Heron
I went up to the loch with MrsD this morning. The young one flew over to the edge of the loch and had a feed on sardines and pollock....
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Day 2,561
Young Grey Heron
Confusing day today. The young one and the older female came over to the waters edge this morning. The dog walkers were all sitting a...
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Day 2,566
Young Grey Heron
I wasn't sure what o expect this morning after the frights the Heron all got yesterday. I was delighted when the young one met me at...
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Day 2,568
Young Grey Heron
The young one was waiting for me on the viewing platform. When she saw me coming she jumped into the water. I went over and gave her...
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Day 2,570
Young Grey Heron
The young one flew down and met me on the grass near the loch. She had a good feed then headed to the water. I had given the crows an...
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Day 2,602
Young Grey Heron
The older female flew over from the trees to the edge of the water. The gull followed me in and the crow landed beside me on the fenc...
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Day 2,608
Young Gray Heron
Time for only a morning visit as covid/flu vac's due today. It turns out it probably wouldn't matter anyway as the high wind and heav...
#2,615
Day 2,615
Say hello, wave goodbye
Sorry to see yet another long term Tookapicker leave, @jazzie. I fully understand why she is leaving and feel I may not be far...
#2,616
Day 2,616
Young grey heron
Only one visit today as we had a hospital visit PM. The only thing of note was a crow stealing a bit of fish from the young one on th...
#2,621
Day 2,621
Young Grey Heron
The young one and the older female were waiting at the edge of the water. I fed them both and the two crows then made my way round to...
#2,624
Day 2,624
Young Grey Heron
Oops I forgot to post this yesterday. Mrs D came up again, it was very wet and windy and the two females struggled to land. The young...
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Day 2,637
Young Grey Heron
The young one flew to meet me this morning she stood until I drew level (I noticed how much bigger she is compared to when I first sa...
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Day 2,648
Young Grey Heron
The young one was waiting on the top of the dovecote today. She found a safe spot and flew down. There was no sign of the older femal...
#2,654
Day 2,654
Stormy weather
The forecast stormy weather moved in today. Not quite as bad as the forecast said but definitely very wet and wintery. Glad we had our...
#2,715
Day 2,715
Grey Heron
It was not as wet today, but still very overcast. When I got to the loch I made my way to the viewing platform. The Little female (pictured...