This Heron was a short distance up river from Eye Bridge near Pamphill in Dorset. When it spotted me which was probably before I saw it. A rather stiff pose was adopted as it began to walk off along the bank. In trying to get a better position I fell over, and taking advantage, it flew off.

Date: 25/08/07

Location: Pamphill, Nr Wimborne, Dorset

Photographer: © Richard Keates