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Green Heron
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Uploaded: 12/05/07 6:52 PM GMT
Green Heron
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I have heard these Herons called by "Green Heron" and "Green-Backed Heron". They were hanging out at Creek at Nature Preserve this past Spring and Summer as water level was low and prey was easy for them. This picture shows a classic practice of them. Being that they have short legs and are one of smaller Herons they light on fallen tree limbs that are partly submerged. Then, using stealth, they gingerly go down branch to water and wait for unsuspecting prey. At right time there head strikes the water with there neck stretching maybe two feet into water and come up with a fish or frog or a crayfish...fascinating to watch...but have to anticipate to get picture of them catching prey.
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::scorpie
12/05/07 7:36 PM GMT
Great capture of this colourful guy, nice narrative too.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is....
Frank Scully
Not only a wonderful image but a very interesting story as well Gerry. I suppose that this information can only be gained by observing the herons patiently and not by visiting google.
Regards, Cornelius
Regards, Cornelius
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Cornelius was here! (lol) Click HERE to see his work!
It looks like it is ready to pounce on something. Another couple of seconds, and you would have had an action shot. I liked your narative about the Heron, and the picture is worthy of a nature magazine. Super work, Gerry.
Jim
Jim
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Imagine you are there
very interesting colours and markings Gerr! great shot! I don't think I have seen one that looks like this before!
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"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile" .... mygallery
I think you need to do your own book Gerry. You photo's are always so clear and presentation is second to none. This is just another good example. He looks intent on his supper. Excellent again.
Tick
Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
Hear, hear. Excellent shot with complementary framing. A tough combo to beat. Excellent narrative is icing on the cake
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"When a man does his best, what else is there" -- George S. Patton
Another wonderful capture :)
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"Everyone has a photographic memory...some just don't have film." ~~My DA Gallery~~
Great job, Mr. P. Well worth the look and the read as well.
♫ 005 PJ ♫
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"I never looked for it, gave it no name; yet I knew it always, when the gift of peace came. I stood quite still for the moment that it lasted...Then the light shifted slightly and the moment passed, leaving me...with the lasting echo of its presence.." Diana Gabaldon
Excellent composition,, Gerry, and great colors on the framing.
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You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
wow, love the composition and presentation here, thats such a great shot he looks as if hes almost gonna come out of the screen and peck me!
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Another great photo Gery, further enhanced by your excellent presentation.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
Another beautifully taken image and great job on the presentation.
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"Let's be naughty and save Santa the trip."
Super capture of this bird. I like the "readiness" pose you caught this bird in. A keeper.
Pat
Pat
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Great detail shown here Gerry
Another great shot of my favourite predatory wader, and a species I've not seen b4 either. Did u know Herons will occasionally spear fish in desperation !! they are masters at their deadly art. :d
Another great shot of my favourite predatory wader, and a species I've not seen b4 either. Did u know Herons will occasionally spear fish in desperation !! they are masters at their deadly art. :d
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Wonderful photo. Beautiful bird with beautiful background. Perfect. Thank you for sharing with us.
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