New Years Day @ Scoter Trail

For about an hour this afternoon I observed Mr Heron (the Scoter Trail Wizard)  and enjoyed the sunfilled crisp & chilly air.
While chatting with a pleasant passerby we agreed that Herons, or as I describe them, Pteradactyl's are very prehistoric creatures and very likely related in some way to dinosaurs.
 Depending upon what mood they are in or what creatures they are stalking, these birds can look extremely different.  They move in slow motion while stalking prey, only to react with lightning speed and reflexes as they strike.
It was only as the sun melted behind the Malahat hills that this Wizard moved down into the water and began to hunt for dinner.
During my hour or so at this location , I kept my eyes open for the Kingfisher and sure enough I caught a glimpse of this small and mighty fisherbird , swung around and captured a few  frames as it landed and left a tree about 80 meters distant.  Too far for clear photos, but I love the shape of the Kingfisher and in flight photos can be tricky .... He's quite a speed demon!
Hope everyone had a great New Years eve ........ Cheer's from North Saanich........ Terry :)