Sunday, 29 August 2010

Birds of the Shipping Canal 1

















As we cruised down the Manchester Canal - I spotted this Heron upon this branch - when ---
















When all of a sudden, it took flight, quick, I thought, follow that bird -- click click click.
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13 comments:

  1. You were quick - well done!

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  2. Dear Imac,
    Your pictures are wonderful.Love the motion in the second shot, fantastic!
    Happy Sunday
    Léia

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  3. Gorgeous pictures of the heron, Stewart... I especially like the one in flight.

    Have a great day.
    Betsy

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  4. These are sweet and rare shots!

    Great Header! Love the animal reflections!

    Betty

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  5. Herons always look so elegant !

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  6. You did a wonderful job of capturing the heron in flight. Of course, the first picture is pretty wonderful as well.

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  7. Stunning. They are a sample of prehistoric grace and beauty.

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  8. Good for you to capture a heron in flight and love your swan song header.

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  9. Phew - in the nick of time, I'd say - that heron almost flew right out of your frame ;-)

    Great captures mac!

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  10. Mac: Glad you followed it into the sky. Did it give that irritating Squawk sound?

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  11. Herons always look so elegant !

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  12. Great action shots! I love big birds, they are so graceful but it doesn't seem like they should be able to be. You know?

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