Grey Heron ~Ardea cinerea ~ hunting

Portarit of Grey Heron ~Ardea cinerea ~ hunting the ponds of a bird park. Heron can become very habituated to people and will tolerate an approach to several meters.

Not tame but tolerant of people this heron shows no sign of stress although it could easily move to a more remote part of its enclosure. Many zoos now have resident herons that can come and go at will and will act normally despite the visitors. Birds that can tolerate human presence gain food, some protection and nesting opportunities. Ornithological park , Marais Poitevin, France