Gray Heron, Ardea cinerea
Gray Heron
The heron shown above and below is immature, as indicated by the gray rather than black
and white head plumage. It was a regular visitor at the west pond of Clissold Park during the
cold and snowy December days while I was staying nearby in Islington.
Gray Heron
Gray Herons
In the spring of May 2011 a pair of Gray Herons with two chicks nested conspicuosly on the island in the main lake at Regent's Park, drawing photographers from all over Britain. Below one of the adults carries impressive nesting material.
Gray Herons
Gray Heron
Gray Heron
Finally, a wading heron in July at Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath.