Heron at Nationwide, Swindon

purdey12345, on December 25, 2007, said:

Nationwide Building Society have a splendid lake at their UK headquarters in Piper's Way with a small but select population of moorhens, coots and this majestic heron. Latin name Ardea cinerea.

rosina lamberti, on December 25, 2007, said:

what a beautiful shot purdey, thank u 4 your contribution 2008 project

purdey12345, on December 25, 2007, said:

Thanks Rosina. I try!

Nawitka, on April 18, 2008, said:

Good one, purdey! I love the reflection and the way the heron is watching you -- alert but not disturbed.

purdey12345, on April 18, 2008, said:

I'm very fond of herons. They're quite photogenic, a good size and they stand still long enough to provide a reasonable chance of a picture! They nest not far away at Coate Water

jgevans, on September 21, 2008, said:

Very NICE!