Tuesday, September 11, 2012

On Tire/Wild Bird

 Great Blue Heron standing on old tire

This year I have seen many more great blue herons than I have ever seen before. I am sure you have seen many GBHs before...but what about GBHs standing on tires meant to keep boats from hitting a dock?

I'm not sure what this heron was thinking because it let me  get closer and closer. It wasn't until I turned around to walk away that it...

Great blue heron in the air

decided to fly away.

I am joining Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE

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41 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"September 11, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    Well, we don't see any GBHs on this side of the Atlantic so I'm more than happy to see photos of them, especially when they're as splendid as this.

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  2. KathySeptember 11, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    A fun shot. I love how they seem to stretch their legs out sooooo far!

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  3. Coloring Outside the LinesSeptember 11, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    That's a great take off shot!

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  4. MadSnapperSeptember 11, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    wow on those dipped wings. what a great shot. the colors in the first one are amazing

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  5. LowellSeptember 11, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    We have a lot of these fine birds, too. They tend to be rather skittish unless they are engrossed in fishing. Love the "in the air" shot. You were quick on the trigger.

    Re your question about the Longhorn: No veggie dishes per se. Lois always gets a salad (they are good) and a plain sweet potato. I usually get the salmon which is always excellent!

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  6. HalcyonSeptember 11, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    He looks so serious!

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  7. Judy September 11, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Wow, what great shots! He just wanted his picture taken :)

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  8. Grandma Barb's This and ThatSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    He was posing for you. Love the take off!

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  9. TexWisGirlSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    love these sharp-eyed, sharp-billed birds. :)

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  10. Paul in Powell RiverSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Go west young lady! Lots - lots - of GBH's!

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  11. RedPatSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Fabulous birds. Great shots!

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  12. AndySeptember 11, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Nice clicking when he was flight. Just recently I have noticed their presents is beginning to increase in Frenchman's Bay. They are moving south and will remain as long as the food supply is good.

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  13. LindyLouMacSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Your captures of the heron are perfect.

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  14. Yogi♪♪♪September 11, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    They are so unlikely looking. I've noticed several have moved onto sandbars on the Arkansas River here in Tulsa.

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  15. LONDONLULUSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    I love seeing them here, though I've never been able to get a good shot (hm, maybe one day I'll get a real camera :) - yours are beautiful - love the in-air capture too!

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  16. CarverSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Fantastic shots of the great blue heron.

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  17. Kerri FarleySeptember 11, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    I have seen more this year too! Never on a tire though :) Love that you captured him in flight too!!

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  18. HansHBSeptember 11, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Great photos! I do like this bird!

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  19. Brian KingSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    One of my favorites! Beautiful photos! I've seen them stand on some odd things, but not a tire.

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  20. ViolaSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    a great *sea hog"! (I do not know if you use that word?) and it looks like one who takes care of things around him.. :))))

    Lovely photos! :)

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  21. RandySeptember 11, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Nice looking bird.

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  22. MarySeptember 11, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Oh wow..I do not see these birds where we live...so great. Super pic.

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  23. LarrySeptember 11, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    I love Great Blue Herons and always enjoy seeing great photos like these!

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  24. mickSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful bird and great photos.

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  25. Gillian OlsonSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    They are amazing birds to watch.

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  26. renae September 12, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    very nice ~ I would die to get a capture like that.

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  27. eileeninmdSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    It is cool you were able to get close, great shots of the Gb Heron.

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  28. LindaSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Great shot of the flyaway! I love seeing these wonderful birds - you managed to get a good closeup!

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  29. Anni September 12, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I love 'em. We have one 'resident' great blue that we see each and every time we stop at one of our favorite birding trails....

    They're so neat to watch as they watch us, aren't they?


    Silent Silhouettes

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Great captures!

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  31. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Beautiful captures!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  32. i stora dragSeptember 12, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Love the photos of the heron!
    I'm not sure, but I do not think we have this blue? I've only seen the grey one.
    Greetings Pia in Sweden

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  33. Adam JonesSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    They really are fantastic birds.

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  34. BeckySeptember 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    We seem to be missing lots of wild birds around my home this year due to neighbors tying their barking dog in the back yard. I miss all the Herons feeding on the creek.

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  35. NatureFootstepSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    lol, maybe it was disappointed that you left. :)

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  36. SnowcatcherSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Probably a good thing you spooked him. He didn't need to be on that tire! Although that did make for a lovely shot!

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  37. kayerjSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    I just finished read a lovely book that had a lot about marsh birds in it. I think this lovely fellow made an appearance in every chapter. She refferred to him as the steady and true resident of the marsh.

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  38. IndraniSeptember 13, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    They look so elegant, standing and flying.

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  39. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 13, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    He looks quite regal sitting on the bumper tire. And I'm quite envious of your great flight shot....and that you turned around quick enough to get it.

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  40. Splendid Little StarsSeptember 14, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    beautiful captures!

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  41. RoseSeptember 14, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Wonderful shots...

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