We see Blue Herons once in a while when we go to a lake, but we don't see them often, so it was nice to see this one and get lots of great pictures!
The Great Blue Heron is an interesting bird that looks a bit odd with its slow and stiff-looking movements and yet with a gracefulness also.
They don't swim, but rather walk in the water on long legs.
I was able to watch this heron for about half an hour and it was very interesting. He spent a lot of time looking at the water....
He stared quite intently for a bit, then his head quickly went down into the water and he came up with a fish!
These birds are really tall... about 4 feet tall with a wingspan of about 6 feet. Once in a while, on blustery days, we will see a Blue Heron fly over our house in the city, but that doesn't happen often.
When he flew away, I missed the flight since I didn't recognize that he was ready to fly. I did catch the landing though.
On land, it is nice to see the high stepping walk of the Heron....
It was also fun to see what I am calling "The Heron Strut". I was surprised at how strong their legs look. The next picture shows the "Heron Strut".
The Heron in the pond...
Again, I am continually amazed at God's creativity in making such a variety of creatures.... and they are perfectly suited to what they need.
" And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven." Genesis 1:20
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Oh we see Blue Heron's here and there. What great pictures you were able to take. The fish one has to be the best!
ReplyDeleteI never get to be that close to see them, so this was a real treat. I was pretty excited to get the fish. :)
DeleteLove your blue heron pictures. We had some in the yard with the rain. I should have taken some pictures, but they would not have been beautiful like yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful posts at Over The Moon Party.
See you next week.
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you... what a sweet comment! I can't imagine having them in the yard!! Not sure I would like to have them that close. :) Thank you for visiting.
DeleteI'm so amazed at your so tunning pictures, this blue heron is sismply wonderful ...
ReplyDeleteI wonder how could you manage to catch such gorgeous creature ... actually I'm feeling in awe !
With much thankfulness
XOXO Daniela at ~ My little old world ~ (Dany)
Wow.. I am humbled by your kind comment... Thank you. I am so thankful God allowed me to be where I could see this bird for so long. :) Thank you for visiting.
DeleteGreat bird shots, Joy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/06/tidying-up-nest.html.
Thank you! I did enjoy getting those pictures. :)
DeleteAs our granddaughter exclaimed to her Daddy, "Just LOOK at all this nature!"
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Cute! Yes... there is so much nature... and I love to take pictures of it! :)
DeleteSuch beautiful photography and I know it is very hard to shoot moving birds. That did not sound right. Lol. To take pictures of I meant, we certainly don\'t want to shoot them.
ReplyDeleteThank you... I know what you mean... :) and it is hard to get those pics... I was back at that pond yesterday and there was not a heron there at all. I was disappointed, but also realized anew what a privilege it was to have seen it for so long last week... and I took those pictures through a window. I was rather excited to have them turn out so well!
DeleteReally a window? Then I am doubly impressed!
DeleteYes... through the window and between the blinds. :) I was quite determined not to waste the chance to get these, although I sure wanted to open those blinds and not have to put my lens between the slats! :) Thank you so much.
Deletebeautiful reflections
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteGreat shots - they are so hard to take with the birds in motion
ReplyDeleteThank you... yes, they are and this was exciting to get, especially as I was doing it through a window. :)
Deletelol, some of the images are really cool; The great blue has style!
ReplyDeleteThank you... you're right, he does have style and I sure enjoyed seeing it. :)
DeleteThey are such an interesting bird. You got some great photos! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
They are interesting! Thank you so much... this is the first time I was able to see them like this... I loved it. :)
DeleteMore beautiful photos, Joy! Thanks for sharing @Vintage Charm!
ReplyDeleteThank you. :)
DeleteLovely photos. That second to last one is my favorite. Probably because it reminds me of Monet. Thanks for sharing on Friday Frivolity.
ReplyDeleteThank you... what a compliment!!! Thank you for stopping by and commenting. :)
DeleteBeautiful amazing photos! So wonderful that you were able to sit for so long and just watch this bird! God's creation is so amazing, and I never cease to be amazed at how intricate and creative He is with His creatures. Enjoyed the pictures and your thoughts today :)
ReplyDeleteThank you... I treasure your comment. God is so amazing... and this was a special treat as I sat in the doctor's office with my daughter and peeked through the blinds to take pictures of the pond... and saw this guy out there. I sure loved it... it was like a special treat for me. I love it when He does stuff like that. :)
DeleteBeautiful photos! Nature makes an amazing subject for photography. How lucky you were to be with the blue heron for as long as you did! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love taking nature photos so this was a special treat. :) Very unusual also. Thank you for visiting.
DeleteThese are such majestic birds, in my opinion! I love your photos. I occasionally see one or a pair in the paddocks around my house but I don't get lovely photos like yours.
ReplyDeleteThis was one of those very special and very unusual times... and it happened on a day when I REALLY needed something nice like this... it sure helped. :) Thank you for visiting.
DeleteGorgeous shots! I like the last one the best. Wonderful scripture. Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteThank you! What a privilege to be able to take these pictures... it was a special time for me. :)
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