Grey Heron

A Grey Heron appeared in a small garden in Sandy Lane yesterday.

"Maybe mistook the trampoline for a pool and the grasses for reeds?"

Almost a vertical take off to leave.


Thank you to the Regan family for the video and photo.


from Cholsey Wildlife https://cholseywildlife.blogspot.com/2019/02/grey-heron.html

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