Cycling and Nature (Part II)

Saw this Great Egret busy trying to catch some fish, and while doing so, she makes an attempt to stand on one leg as can be seen in the video

If you cycle around at a leisurely pace (especially around water bodies) you get to see some beautiful birds.

Advisory boards are put up and it is better to follow them for your own safety.

As I did not have a monopod or tripod, I kept the camera on my cycle seat and that helped me in creating a video without any shake.

Coming back to the Great Egret, I saw her making a jab into the water but was unlucky in catching the fish.

After reading about them I got some more information, like they fly slowly but powerfully with just two wing beats per second, attaining an average speed of 25 miles/hr.

They were hunted nearly to extinction for their plumes in the late nineteenth century, sparking conservation movements and some of the first laws to protect birds. A little further away I noticed a Great Blue heron.

These ducklings were faithfully following their mother. They looked and sounded like Canada Goose, but I am not sure about it.

There were other birds too and I am trying to identify them.

It was good to see that the tracks were being used by cycling enthusiasts (and some joggers too)

On the way back I saw this sight. I suppose they have the right of way, and drivers wait patiently for them to cross.

Today is World Bicycle Day and I hope more people will take up cycling.