Young Grey Heron

The young heron was more her self today. She flew over from the water this morning to the grass. She ate most of her pollock before flying back. I made my way round the loch to where the male has been waiting and sure enough he was waiting there. As soon as I arrived he moved closer and got his Sardines the crow also got a bit along with a biscuit. It was similar this afternoon although I bought a couple of Mackerel fillets to top up the Pollock. The young Heron was waiting on the dovecote and flew down. She finished the pollock and as I was putting the lid on the box she flew over to the drainage area. I went across and as I had no way to cut up her Mackerel I just threw it over to her. She stared at at for a minute or so then picked it up and ate it. I continued round the loch and saw a couple taking a photo of the male. As I approached his head went up and he made his way over to me. I gave him a couple of sardines and made my way home.
I have no idea what is happening with the chicks. There is no sound from the nest and the only young heron I can see look too old, more like last year's chicks. They may be there deeper in the wooded area. I will keep my eyes open!