Looking for some elevenses

This young heron was making its way very carefully across one of the weed and algae barriers that have been placed across the loch for a number of years.

As you can see in the extra photos the walk wasn't without difficulty with the heron's wing being used the way a tightrope walker used an umbrella to help with balance.

A very moving afternoon of TV footage as I, along with many, many others, watched the procession up the Royal Mile and the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Queen Elizabeth II as it took place in St Giles Cathedral.