My local city of Milton Keynes is one of the most fascinating places to live in England. It was planned deliberately to be a reserve for nature and plenty lakes, Furzton lake being one of such. Furzton Lake in Milton Keynes boasts scenic lakeside views, making it a popular choice for joggers, cyclists and walkers. The lake was created to act as a basin for floodwaters during rainy spells and has matured into a peaceful oasis for local residents and wildlife to enjoy. I take regular early morning walks and bike rides here and always capture stunning and unusual sights.
This morning I captured some stunning images of heron and other birds.
Herons are often seen standing as still as a statue on their long thin legs in shallow waters of ponds and lakes patiently waiting for their next meal to swim by. These tall birds spend most of their time alone feeding mainly on fish but can be tempted by the occasional tasty mole! When feeling particularly lazy the heron will visit gardens with ponds for a quick and easy snack. Make sure you look out for these incredible birds in flight, their slow-flapping wings and long legs held out behind make them hard to miss!
The heron is an easily recognised, grey-backed bird, with long legs, a long, white neck, bright yellow bill and a black eyestripe that continues as long, drooping feathers down the neck. Flies with its long legs stretched out, but its neck pulled in.
Uwem Umana
Uwem is an educational consultant, learning expert, business analyst, youth leader, coach and mentor. He has taught in three continents – Africa, Europe and Asia. He is a story teller, poet, essayist and critique. His passion is to instill confidence in people through stories to enable them succeed in life. Photography is also one of his favourite hobbies. He has published three collection of short stories I Can’t Lie to Myself and Other Stories(2023), Son of The Soil and Other Stories(2021) and Dead and Other Stories(2021); anthology of poems Awakening the Troubadours (A new anthology, 2003) edited by Taye Anavhe and a collection of poems Drums and Blues(1999). His new novel, The Travel Tales of My Father Mr. Jones & Other Stories, from which this story is culled. is available in our Bookshop.
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