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Sunday, August 25, 2013

A Spectacular Heron Day

We went for a drive today - stopped and saw some friends - then on a hunch, stopped at a Fifty-Five and Older Park and there was a heron in  their pond.  Great luck.
This is the first time I've seen a heron in water this deep - usually they have a lot more of their legs showing.
Looking
Looking
Found it!
Diving for a fish - the beak is pointing upwards as he comes out of the water
Coming back out of the water
All the way out - no fish this time
Dive again

Back out of the water again.


Nothing here - I'll try a little farther down the bank
Dive!
I think I'm done fishing for now



Itchy!
Ok - one more dive








Hello Duckie!

Wild Bird Wednesday  


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16 comments:

  1. PeggyAugust 26, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    What wonderful pictures! I've never seen a heron do anything but just stand around!

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  2. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieAugust 26, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Those are great close-ups, JoAnn! They are such amazing birds and showing it with the duck gives great perspective of their size. So nice to see the action shots and the details of their feathers. xo

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  3. KayAugust 26, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Nice series! Herons are really beautiful birds. You must have a lot of them in your area?

    I've not heard of a 55 and older park. Is it really age restricted?

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  4. RowanAugust 26, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Great photos - I like herons but like you I'm used to seeing them in fairly shallow water.

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  5. RowanAugust 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Great photos - I like herons but like you I'm used to seeing them in fairly shallow water.

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  6. Julie FukudaAugust 26, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Oh well, he got a good bath out of it.
    I think they are better built for shallow water pickings.

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  7. eileeninmdAugust 27, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    It is not often that I see them come up empty. They are great at catching their food. Cute series of Great Blue heron photos.

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  8. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowAugust 27, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Extraordinary photos!!! Love them!

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  9. JeanneAugust 27, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Excellent photo's of a magnificent bird. Looks like you had a delightful day in the park.

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  10. mickAugust 27, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    A great series of photos - spectacular bird and photos!

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  11. UnknownAugust 27, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Beautiful shots of the heron!

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  12. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 28, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Hi JoAnn Great series of heron shots and your commentary to go along with it.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 28, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Wow! Such fantastic shots!

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  14. Stewart MAugust 29, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    I wonder if it is a youngish bird that is still learning the ropes - it does seem to be in rather deep!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 29, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Really enjoyed this series! I've never seen a heron up to its belly in water before. :-)

    ~Lindy

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  16. Mary Howell CromerAugust 29, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    These are really very wonderful. i too had a magical moment with a great Blue Heron. I will be sharing within next 2 weeks...what fun!

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