I hadn't realised herons lick their lips after eating until I shot this video of a local New Mills grey heron.
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)
In between fishing, the heron takes some time to look after its feathers .
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) preening
Heron stretching and flying off.
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)
Patient surveillance, and then a brief flurry of activity.
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) fishing
