Heron take off

I didn't get off to a very good start with my tiling, partly because I'd bought the wrong size edging strip. You know when a job closes in you and you regret ever starting that it is time to go and do something else, so having bought the right bits and pieces I collected Harvey the Jack Russell and went exploring at Capstone Farm Country Park. What a lovely place! I took a few general shots with my compact while Harvey & I walked, but when I saw this Heron I popped Harvey in the car and went back with my DSLR. The Heron stayed for quite some time and let me get quite close. A little girl tried to get even closer - almost close enough to touch it - before it flew off. Here it is at take off.