Saturday, October 17, 2009

Blue Heron/ Camera Critters


Blue heron in the Holland Marsh Canal looking for dinner

A bit wary of me and my camera but too greedy to fly away, this heron has just finished eating a fish and is hunting for more.

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28 comments:

  1. Stefan JanssonOctober 17, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    A fine photo.

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  2. kayerjOctober 17, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I've had glimpses of these birds but never been able to get a picture. love this one.

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  3. October 17, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    What a handsome figure he cuts!

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  4. storytellerOctober 17, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Beautiful photo of this gorgeous heron ... love the colors and the reflections. I've shared Birds from my Rainy Day walk this week.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  5. This Is My Blog - fishing guyOctober 17, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    EG: What a beautiful capture, I would have liked to see the reflection also.

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  6. cieldequimperOctober 17, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Seems you got in real close. It's looking for dinner and keeping an eye on you!

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  7. JanOctober 17, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Great capture. He is beautiful, or should I say, handsome?

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  8. TomOctober 17, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    You have caught this bird perfectly... excellent shot

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  9. eileeninmdOctober 17, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Wonderful capture of the Great Blue Heron, it is a beauty. Thanks for sharing your critter.

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  10. HeidiOctober 17, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    That is a wonderful picture of a heron. I love the texture of the blades behind it, and I love the touch of fall. Beautiful as always! What kind of a camera do you have. I am looking into getting a new one, so I am really curious.
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  11. judi/GmjOctober 17, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Ewww, I thought I saw his throat wiggle. Thats how good this foto is. :)

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  12. Betsy Banks AdamsOctober 17, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Great picture of the heron, EB... It is just so clear...Thanks...
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  13. CarlettaOctober 17, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Excellent shot!

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  14. squirrelOctober 17, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    I love these herons. I almost always see them when I am near water but never never have I gotten tired of watching them.

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  15. Quilt WorksOctober 17, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Great shot! Looks like you got really close o the heron!

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  16. LowellOctober 17, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    I thought all the blue heron had headed to Florida! Great capture...not always easy with this bird!

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  17. DhemzOctober 17, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    nice shot....great captured!

    btw, this is my first time to join this meme....here's mine:

    http://www.gregdemcydias.com/2009/10/camera-critters-squirrel.html

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  18. PERBSOctober 17, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Oh my gosh! That is a wonderful photo. I feel like I am standing right there! Beauriful bird!

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  19. JudyOctober 17, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    WOW!!!! This is a wonderful photo!!! I love all the detail, and the fact that you got so close!!!

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  20. OskarOctober 17, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    That's a very striking bird!

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  21. Small City ScenesOctober 18, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Perfect timing. I guess Great Blues are everywhere. I love taking their picture because I think they don't want me too. Ha!! MB

    BTW: We have whole bunches of Islands out here. In fact I have a booklet titled 'Islands to visit in Washington'. Some ferry boat ride, some with a bridge and some islands only by private boat. There are quite a few just from where I live. Easy accessability. All in salt water around here. MB

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  22. MarthaOctober 18, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Magnificent!

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  23. UnknownOctober 19, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    What a nice close up! Hard to get this close to them. Awesome!

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  24. RoseOctober 19, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Oh, wow! This is a great capture!

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  25. Craver ViiOctober 19, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Let's hope this heron is a better fisherman than I, or he'll starve to death.

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  26. WillardOctober 19, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Outstanding! I love the color, the composition, and the detail.

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  27. Carolyn FordOctober 19, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    I love this photo! Wow! A majestic bird in a majestic setting! You captured this beautifully!

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  28. DagrunOctober 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Wow, you got really close to this one. Great shot!

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