On Friday I went for a walk along the river, the canal and through Hirst Wood – with my camera of course.
I kept my eyes peeled for a sight of the Great White Egret that had been around but no luck.
Dowley Gap Locks 
Footbridge at Dowley Gap 
Dowley Gap Locks 
Bridge at the Fisherman’s Inn
Boaters, bikers and walkers were out enjoying the sun.
Canada Geese on the River above Hirst Mill weir
I also expected to see a Grey Heron but the edges of the river were free of them though a fair number of Canada Geese were leisurely paddling along.
Hirst Mill Weir 
Grey Wagtail on Hirst Mill weir
The weir at Hirst Mill is a lot different now following the damage during the floods of 2015. The change in height is now over a greater distance and it is strewn with rocks – a place to sometimes see Grey Herons but in this case a Grey Wagtail was perched on one of the stones looking for insects.
So if you don’t see a Grey Heron on the river or canal why not…..
Grey Heron surrounded by flying insects 
Grey Heron on a wall near Bradford Rowing Club
… look on the nearby walls. Or…..
Heron in a tree
… up in the trees.
Heron in a tree 
Heron in a tree
Or…
Heron flying by and a Heron in a tree
In the air flying by.
Seven Herons
But then if you want to see more than one why not look up into the fields?
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