What's going on? Has lucky Jim lost his lucky touch? It seemed that was the case - this was my fourth visit and all I had to show was distant flight views! A part morning off work and with very little time left, all that changed. I had teamed up with Alan Heath, and we had headed a mile down the towpath, waiting at the start of the 'long straight' when at 12.45, look what appeared........
Alan had walked a fair way on ahead but my call stopped him in his tracks - the Heron had found a gap in the hedge and landed a further 200m up the track from him!
A little bit of a stalk was called for, the heat haze was terrible but a few acceptable shots were soon in the bag....
20 mins later, a dog walker coming in the other direction flushed the Heron....
Exit one mightly relieved and very happy Jim - off back to work - luck still intact!!
