Yesterday we totally avoided the aftermath of the election (not even turning on the TV) by taking a trip on the Peak Forest Canal to celebrate my son's 34th birthday. It was lovely sunshine on the way down from Ashton to Romiley but for the return journey we had heavy rain, not that Craig cared about the rain.
One highlight of the return trip was catching sight of a heron just north of the M67.
Before it dived into the water it appeared to have a stand-off with a Canada Goose. The geese are seen in great numbers on the canal and we saw many goslings.
I took around seventy photographs which I'll be editing over the next week or so and publishing in various places.
The trip was aboard Community Spirit, a narrowboat operated by the East Manchester Community Boat Project.
A contribution to
Saturday Critters;
Scenic Weekends;
Camera Critters.
Love the heron. Looks like a lovely area for a walk along the canal. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, beautiful looking bird!
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures, I love the Herons! It is a pretty spot for a walk. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to see a Heron on the bank. You managed some excellent pictures of it too.
ReplyDeleteA grand lookinmg heron who seems to be surveying his domain with kingly glory.
ReplyDeletet seems that the heron won the standoff! It looks like it is his territory. Sounds like a great way to celebrate a birthday to me!
ReplyDeleteA Heron sighting is always special!
ReplyDeleteThe Herons here are so spooky - I rarely get close enough for a good photo! Visiting you via Saturday's Critters link-up.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I love herons!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous heron! Love the goose too! Love the feathered friends. Happy Critter Day!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great way to celebrate a birthday. The heron is a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of this one- they're bigger of course than the geese, but the geese tend to flock in numbers.
ReplyDeleteI've had my own standoffs on a bank with the Canadian Geese. I'm with you, Mr. or Mrs. Heron!
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Fantastic shots of the critters. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat sighting!
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