This heron was having a good day. First he scooped up the water bug, later on he caught a small fish (photos for a later post). I had a long lens with me that morning and standing on the muddy shoreline sharing limited space with several other photographers, I was happy to get a number of shots. The green herons have been late arriving this summer. They often fish quite close to shore and don’t seem to mind all the cameras pointed their way, making for a lot of good photo opportunities.
September 24, 2016 at 9:36 am
lovely pics!
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September 24, 2016 at 12:09 pm
Thank you!
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August 29, 2016 at 11:40 am
Really beautiful photos of my favorite heron! Well done Belinda. 🙂
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August 29, 2016 at 2:23 pm
Thanks very much Laura!
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August 29, 2016 at 4:08 pm
Welcome!
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August 28, 2016 at 4:31 pm
great series of images of a green heron,eventhough i have never come across one.Great contrast with the foliage and pin sharp feather detail.
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September 9, 2016 at 9:36 pm
Thanks very much. Sorry for not replying sooner, your comment got stuck in my spam folder.
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August 28, 2016 at 2:54 pm
Superb shots. I am always glad to see a green heron.
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August 28, 2016 at 6:01 pm
Thank you.
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August 28, 2016 at 9:53 am
The shot with the bug and the Heron’s head turned is especially nice.
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August 28, 2016 at 11:05 am
Thank you.
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August 28, 2016 at 8:24 am
Wonderful photos!
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August 28, 2016 at 9:20 am
Thank you!
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August 28, 2016 at 8:11 am
Great sequence! I love how well you caught him open-mouthed with his dainty morsel. They are such wonderfully patient stalkers!
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August 28, 2016 at 9:20 am
Thank you. They are usually more patient than their human observers!
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August 28, 2016 at 9:24 am
True!!
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August 28, 2016 at 7:46 am
It’s good that you had a long lens with you and that you were able to get such crisp images of this heron.
A tangential question: have you considered changing your Gravatar to something photographic?
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August 28, 2016 at 7:53 am
I was happy to have my long lens that day. I should get around to changing my gravatar.
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August 28, 2016 at 1:38 am
Beautiful! Always am fascinated when I see a Blue Heron, whether flying or near a water’s edge.
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August 28, 2016 at 7:28 am
Thank you. They are wonderful birds.
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August 27, 2016 at 5:33 pm
Your last shot is fantastic! I have never seen a green heron, thank you for sharing!
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August 27, 2016 at 6:17 pm
Thank you. I’m glad I could!
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August 27, 2016 at 1:58 pm
A great oppertunity to meet a bird like this … I love the pictures you made of it.
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August 27, 2016 at 2:01 pm
Thank you. They are always wonderful to see.
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August 27, 2016 at 1:47 pm
One of my favorites. Very nice.
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August 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm
Thank you!
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August 27, 2016 at 12:59 pm
Right to the point. This species is one of those easy to capture for they stay motionless for a long time, giving the photographer plenty of opportunity. Well done.
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August 27, 2016 at 12:51 pm
You really can clearly see that hapless water boatman – great series, Belinda!
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August 27, 2016 at 1:56 pm
Thank you Eliza and for the ID too!
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August 27, 2016 at 10:56 am
Belinda, these are excellent. Some of the best I’ve seen since following your blog. I love that last photo especially!
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August 27, 2016 at 1:53 pm
Thank you very much! I’m pretty pleased with the last one too.
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August 27, 2016 at 10:34 am
Fabulous photos. Pleasing background and sharp focus. Our green herons here are extremely shy. I managed to finally get a closer photo of one last week. I was thrilled as I’m sure you were here.
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August 27, 2016 at 1:51 pm
Thank you. When they first appear they are quite shy but after a few weeks they seem to let their guard down😊
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August 27, 2016 at 9:15 am
Good captures. Don’t you just love it when a bird gives you the chance to take its picture rather than darting away.
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August 27, 2016 at 9:17 am
Thank you. I do like it when they stay put for a while!
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August 27, 2016 at 8:39 am
Beautiful photos!
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August 27, 2016 at 9:15 am
Thank you!
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August 27, 2016 at 8:25 am
Great series on foraging behavior Belinda. You nailed it!
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August 27, 2016 at 9:14 am
Thanks very much!
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August 27, 2016 at 8:14 am
I haven’t seen a Green Heron in awhile. Glad you got to enjoy a photo shoot with one! 🙂
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August 27, 2016 at 9:13 am
They are wonderful to watch and photograph!
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August 27, 2016 at 7:22 am
Fantastic shots! Well done!
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August 27, 2016 at 7:26 am
Thank you!
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August 27, 2016 at 6:39 am
These are fantastic Belinda! I particularly like the bottom image where the heron has caughta water bug! What a great moment captured in time 🙂
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August 27, 2016 at 7:17 am
Thanks very much. It’s always fun to catch a bird in action.
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August 27, 2016 at 4:45 am
Magnificent shots, especially the last one.
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August 27, 2016 at 7:09 am
Thanks very much!
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August 27, 2016 at 1:09 am
You have captured this sequence beautifully!
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August 27, 2016 at 7:07 am
Thank you!
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