Wonderful composition and good timing catching the heron in action Yves. I agree with you that it is so interesting to follow the habits of your subject.
Your comments are a marvellous motivation Debra. My reason to walk the nature for hours is not to win a first prize with a photo but to feel part of Mother Nature for a moment. and learn to see its beauty. The camera is to bring back souvenirs from those adventure. Sharing those with the members is just the cherry on the cake.