Spotted a Grey Heron on a river hike

Spotted a Grey Heron and caught it mid-flight on one of my hikes. Beautiful birds and very tricky to photograph as they are very swift in their movement when disturbed.

I sat by the river and watched it hunting for fish for at least five minutes. At the same time poised with my camera ready for the flight as I knew it was imminent. If I had a faster bursting camera and a lens with a greater focal length, I think I would have done better.

Nevertheless, the point was to take in nature and by chance, some wildlife on this beautiful hike! ☺️

📷 Fuji X100V

SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE INSPIRATION ► SUBSCRIBE

outdoor adventure travel
outdoor adventure travel
outdoor adventure travel

SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE INSPIRATION ► SUBSCRIBE

Sign up to my newsletter to get the best of my adventure stories straight to your inbox.

Basic packing list…

  • Cash / Credit Card

  • Spare change in coins

  • Pen / Notebook (if you like to take notes)

  • Camera / Phone (great picture opportunities)

  • Layered clothing (stay away from cotton in winter)

  • Spare change of clothes (in winter & in case they get wet!)

  • Or bring waterproof jacket / trouser

  • Change of shoes (don’t want a muddy car!)

  • Sunglasses

  • Bottle of water or hydration pack (must keep hydrated)

  • Picnic / Food / Snacks

  • First aid kit

  • Tick remover

  • A day pack to carry everything (or hydration pack)

  • Bring the dog and the family too!

Wendover Woods

Please Respect, Protect & Enjoy the experience. Be considerate and leave no trace in our wild areas.

EVERY MOMENT COUNTS

Shameer Shah

I aspire to help us appreciate nature’s wonders by inspiring a connection between people and the great outdoors. I use photography and video as communication tools for understanding and creating awareness across our natural environment and conservation.

Shameer ShahFounder | Outdoor Leader & Guide | Photographer

Share This Post

MY CORE PRINCIPLES

NATURE IS MEDICINE

Nature is the most powerful, natural form of medicine for the mind, body and soul. The ultimate happiness.

SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES

Move away from your gadgets, get off the sofa, go on an adventure and seek that moment frequently.

TELL STORIES

Live to tell stories of beautiful places and experiences. Pass down the amazing stories through generations.

SHARE EXPERIENCES

The wilderness is there to discover, enjoy and relish. Experiences, I want to share with you for your benefit too.

YOU MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR ME 🙏

As long as nature, forests & the wilderness exist, we must let the outdoors nurture us. It doesn’t take much to change your way of life, support my work today and keep me guiding, photographing and storytelling for longer to keep inspiring you.