Grey on Grey

A solitary Grey Heron at Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk, England. The water levels at Strumpshaw are carefilly managed to protect this fresh water habitat from the brackish water of the River Yare that flows close by. At the time of capturing this image the water levels in the scrape had been lowered to reveal a muddy habitat for waders and filter feeders such as Snipe and Shoveller Duck. The low directional light of early morning reflects off the muddy shoreline, the surface of the water and the feathers floating on its surface. It backlights the Heron throwing it into silhouette and empasises the solitude and isolation of the bird.