A beautiful morning for a walk and for watching this great blue heron! After startling him (her?) into flight when I got near the pond, I paused awhile to watch.
Walking along the north bank of the pond. Photo: TLClark, 6/13/19.
When I wasn’t quite paying attention, he flew back to the south side of the pond to do a little fishing.
Catching something small. Photo: TLClark, 6/13/19.
Posing. Photo: TLClark, 6/13/19.
Crossing the pond again and this time I was ready!
Great Blue Heron in Flight. Photo: TLClark, 6/13/19.
After capturing a picture of the heron flying I continued my walk down the bike path.
On the way back I found him playing with his food … dropped the fish on the bank (behind where he’s pictured), picked it up, carried to the pond, rinsed it off, and finally swallowed it whole. I wouldn’t have guessed there fish that big in the pond!
Breakfast! Photo: TLClark, 6/14/19.
A Drink to Wash the Fish Down. Photo: TLClark, 6/13/19.
Rather than repeat what others have written, click on the following links to read about this majestic bird:
Fantastic! How amazing that s/he let you stay so close. Birds are such fascinating wonders to observe.
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The telephoto feature on my little camera helped; as did some creative cropping! Nevertheless as long as I didn’t make any sudden moves, the heron ignored me.
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