Heron
Grey Herons (Ardea cinerea) are often seen standing as still as a statue on their long thin legs in shallow waters of ponds and lakes patiently waiting for their next meal to swim by.
These tall birds spend most of their time alone feeding mainly on fish but can be tempted by the occasional tasty mole!
Herons nest in colonies called 'Heronries', often in the top of trees. Here, they make their large, ungainly nests out of twigs and lay 3-4 eggs. The young will fledge from the nest after about one and half months.
