Saturday, September 11, 2010

Blue Heron/ Camera Critters

Squawking blue heron

The blue heron was sitting quietly on the dock while I took photos...until a man passed behind me looking for a fishing hole. When the heron took off I noticed that something had injured the bird's right wing.  It was quite noisy as it lifted into the air so I hope it wasn't complaining about its wing.


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23 comments:

  1. NessaSeptember 11, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Great picture. Poor injured birdie.

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  2. KathySeptember 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    What a spectacular shot!

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  3. Leif HagenSeptember 11, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    What a GREAT critter capture! I've seen a lot of white and blue herons around lately but haven't managed to photograph any yet...

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  4. JillySeptember 11, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Just stunning. What a beautiful bird and spectacular shot - the shape and movement in the wings is sensational. Oh well done!

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  5. JillySeptember 11, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Oh dear, I just realised the bird is damaged. Let's hope he makes it.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Poor wing! What a fabulous shot! Those wings look like fans.

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  7. CarlettaSeptember 11, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Amazing the size of the wingspan!
    Really nice capture.

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  8. PaulieSeptember 11, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    WOW! What else can I say -- what a great close-up!

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  9. Kay L. DaviesSeptember 11, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    Wonderful the heron can still fly. Great shot!
    Kay
    Alberta, Canada

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  10. RoseSeptember 11, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Wonderful capture!

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  11. Mike B. @ slugyard.comSeptember 11, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    Excellent photo. I've captured them in trees and on foot, but not that well in the air.

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  12. MichelleSeptember 11, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    The wings look so gigantic! Great picture!

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  13. Verna LugaSeptember 11, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Surreal ... it looks like a painting....love it...

    Camera Critters here

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  14. CarverSeptember 11, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Wonderful shot. I'm very envious as I rarely get details of herons in flight. This shows the wings so well.

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  15. Small City ScenesSeptember 12, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    Great shot, EG. They sure do make a funny sound--Graa-ack! MB

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  16. Nikki - Notes of LifeSeptember 12, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Fantastic shot! :)

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  17. FranciscaSeptember 12, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    The only thing to disturb the peace in this photo is his squawk and injured wing. Wonderful capture, EG.

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  18. catSeptember 12, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Awesome capture!

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  19. GeorgeSeptember 12, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    This is an amazing photograph. You captured the heron at a perfect moment as it took off.

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  20. GretchenSeptember 12, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Absolutely stunning!

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  21. JamesSeptember 12, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Wow! Just Wow!

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  22. Rambling WoodsSeptember 12, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    It was flying OK? Poor thing..they do sound like they are barking...I came to catch up and read...slowly. Thank you for being a blogger friend...Michelle

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    Great shot. Hope his injury heals OK! we have one that frequents the creek across from us.

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