Grey heron

The grey heron is a tall, elegant bird with long legs, perfect for wading through water. It lives in wetlands across Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa, often seen near lakes, rivers, and marshes. This patient hunter waits motionless or slowly stalks its prey in shallow waters.

• It eats mainly aquatic creatures like fish and frogs.
• Some grey herons migrate south in autumn to escape colder climates.
• It hunts by standing still or carefully stepping through shallow water.