I had three different sightings of Great Blue Heron in the last 7 days, so I thought I would just lump them all together. 
Last Wednesday we went back to Blue Grass to see if the Horned Larks were still there...they were! It was raining so these photos aren't the best. This Great Blue was stalking the edge of the lake near the larks. I used this photo to show how tall the grasses are around these lakes. They manage to make the Great Blue look fairly small :-)
He was stalking a fish, but didn't make any grabs.
Finally he got ready to go try somewhere else.
Off he goes.
Saturday I stopped at Howell Wetlands and as I was crossing the boardwalk realized there was a Great Blue at the edge, so I stopped for photos. He wants to get further away from me, so he is going to hop on the boardwalk.
He sat there for a few minutes, but finally decided I wasn't going to go away or there weren't any fish around...whatever.
I caught him as he started to lift off. I like the way the wings are ready to soar upwards, but the feet are still firmly planted on the rail! Sort of like a lot of us....we want to soar, but still keep our feet on the ground :-)
I had such a good day at Howell on Saturday that I went back on Sunday! The meadow is full of butterflies, which I will get to in other posts.
This was my favorite Heron of all......I didn't see the 3 turtles at his feet until I had the photo on the computer! I was trying a short path into the woods along the creek and spotted him standing there.
I had such a good day at Howell on Saturday that I went back on Sunday! The meadow is full of butterflies, which I will get to in other posts.
I always love to see a Great Blue Heron, even if I've seen them a hundred times before. They are just so majestic and the biggest bird that I usually see.
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I Think that ne is my favorite too Mary but I like the one by the bridge also. Excellent shots.
Great pictures of the heron! I don't see these often. Once in a great while, I will see one out at the lake near here.
These are majestic birds as you said.Some bird just never fail to give a thrill and this is one of them.I like the shots on take-off.Thanks and have a fun day.
Blessings,Ruth
Joan: that last one was in deep shade, but he didn't see me, so I could get a decent shot.
Dorothy: They don't come to my little pond very often, but there are lots of other spots I can usually count on seeing one....like Blue Grass and Howell.
Ruth: Something this big, I can usually get a half way decent shot :-) The weather is turning fall and it's great to be out right now.
Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures of a majestic bird. I like the pictures of the herons taking off.
Mary: I like the last best also, the turtles don't have any fear of him.
George: Thanks...I'm usually not quick enough for the take off or the flight.
Tom: I was really surprised that they crawled right up to his feet. Maybe they were there first!
Great post Mary, that last photo is stunning.
Great photos ---all of them---of the Great Blue Heron. Such a remarkable bird, Mary... I love the middle ones near the boardwalk... BUT--that last one with the turtles is great also.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Betsy
Love Blue Heron with the turtles, with all that green all over them. Sounds like me, not to see the turtles until you got it to the computer.
Perfect pictures Mary. Don't you just love it when you get good pictures of them. Nice catch of the turtles too!
B.
Oh, this does look like a great place to go. You really got some good photos.
I like that last one best too Mary and the turtle friends at his feet just make it more fun!
That last photo is incredible. Is that duckweed floating on the water? The greens and blues are outstanding! Love the turtles, too.
Mike: Thanks! It was a lucky shot...so much shade and trying to peek through trees.
Betsy: Thanks...It was interesting watching the one on the boardwalk and I couldn't pass until he went away :-)
Leedra: I do that all the time. I focus on one thing and then get home and find surprised sneaking into my photos.
Becky: Thanks! This time of year there is usually a lot to see at the wetlands.
Rose: It's my favorite spot to go take photos and watch nature.
Eve: the more I study it, I think the turtles are actually on a log in front of him and he is standing next to the log...but it looks neat the way it is.
GiraffeHead Tree: Yes, Duckweed covers the entire creek, and parts of the slough areas throughout most of the summer here at the wetlands. Very green! But it will began to go away soon...hopefully.
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