Grey Heron Reflection

A Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) stalks the shallow edges of Snipes Pool, Cley Next-The-Sea, Norfolk. I took a series of images as the Heron lowered its neck until its beak gently broke the water’s surface. As it prepared to strike it raised its translucent third eyelid (nictitating membrane) enabling it to keep its eyes open to see its prey whilst protecting itself from the imminent impact with the water.