Wednesday, May 14, 2014

First Look, Beautiful Trees....Second Look, More Interesting

 
The Great Blue Heron....
If you photograph a lot, you know exactly what I am talking about. This is especially true when it is a farm pond.
 
 
I originally stopped because of the pond and the interesting tree shapes.
 
 
Then, I saw a bird standing near the water. I watched for some time...not one movement.
 
So, I went back to the truck to review my photos. The more I looked at the above photo, the more I thought a statue of a bird had been placed near the water.
 
 
For a few more minutes, the heron stayed motionless. And, then he began to move, taking slow deliberate steps.
 
At first I thought he had detected me. Now, I think he simply was on the hunt for breakfast.
 
 
I would have moved closer, but this sign kept me at a distance.

 
According to the Texas Audubon, "The Great Blue heron is the largest of the North American herons, standing 45-54 inches tall, with a wingspan of 66-79 inches.
When hunting, they can be seen standing statue-like as they stalk fish and other small prey"
 
Isn't he a beauty?
Meggie Mac
 
 
Linking today with Wild Bird Wednesday. Click HERE to view other birds.
 

11 comments:

  1. Hi Meggie!!!
    Wow, what a beauty that bird is!!!! So fantastic pictures, congrats!!!
    All the best
    Elisabeth

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    1. Thank you, Elisabeth...the heron was a lucky find !

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Margaret. Elegant best describes the heron's movement....each move was with grace.

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  3. indeed a beauty; the herons are great to observe

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    1. Hello Carole....Actually, I couldn't believe my eyes! I went back the next day, and he was still there. I would love to get closer, but that rather large, "No Trespassing" sign kept me from crossing the fence line.

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  4. He is indeed! The slow measured steps they take are so graceful, then the incredible speed they catch their prey!
    Jane x

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  5. What a handsome specimen. I've only ever seen them in flight.

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  6. One of my favorite birds! We have quite a lot of them here. Great find!

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  7. These birds always seem like very regal birds. One flies into our neighboring paddock occasionally and makes me smile.

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  8. It is a gorgeous bird, nice capture. Good idea to obey those warning signs. :)

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