Winters Edge Heron
Just a simple winter scene at the edge of a frosted embankment.
The Heron suffers badly in cold winters when ponds and streams are frozen for prolonged periods. The recent run of mild weathers has apparently helped boost the population. In or near water, they are often standing motionless with their head in their shoulders or feeding alone. Juveniles are darker with much less white and lack the long crest plumes. British herons are mostly sedentary, but some do migrate to Ireland and the near-continent, such as France and Holland. In the winter, northern European Grey Herons arrive in eastern Britain, especially along the coast.
Winters Edge Heron
Just a simple winter scene at the edge of a frosted embankment.
The Heron suffers badly in cold winters when ponds and streams are frozen for prolonged periods. The recent run of mild weathers has apparently helped boost the population. In or near water, they are often standing motionless with their head in their shoulders or feeding alone. Juveniles are darker with much less white and lack the long crest plumes. British herons are mostly sedentary, but some do migrate to Ireland and the near-continent, such as France and Holland. In the winter, northern European Grey Herons arrive in eastern Britain, especially along the coast.