Another Great Blue Heron At Bombay Hook NWR
My last ‘bird’ post showcased a beautiful Great Blue Heron, busily fishing, without a care of the vehicles of people watching and photographing him. It was time to eat and he was on a mission!
I happened upon another Great Blue Heron that same day who was just chilling, taking in the warm sun rays that came through the partly cloudy skies on that chilly day. I slowly approached, stopped, and starting photographing him through my passenger window, trying to get my exposure right in the mid-day light.
He had a leery eye on me, giving me the vibe I had interrupted his alone time. And just as quickly he took flight.
Those wings! Their slow, deep wing-beats move with grace and strength allowing the Great Blue Heron to cruise with ease.
The Great Blue Heron’s adult wingspan ranges 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 feet. That is wider than I am tall!
Despite their overall impressive size, the Great Blue Heron weighs only 5 to 6 pounds.
He flew low over and dropped down within the marsh grass. And outta sight. “That’ll teach you,” I could almost hear him saying.
I always fret when causing a bird to fly off, as I don’t mean to scare them. But I am always in awe of the Great Blue Heron’s beautiful flight. And those wings!
Beautiful Donna! I got some photos recently of a heron in flight in our cove, but the background isn’t nearly as pretty and it was a gray day. Like you I hated to disturb him, but was ready to get photos if/when I did. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Susan! I got a little over-exposed on mine and was still adjusting when he took off. Good to be ready if you can! 🙂
What a setting for those shots! Perfect! Thanks Donna! 🙂
Thanks HJ! They are so pretty in flight! 🙂
These are stunning captures of the Great Blue Heron, at angles that are rarely seen, at least with such great colors and sharpness.
Thanks Hien! I’m a fan of those big, beautiful wings stretched out. I was so happy that I didn’t over-expose too bad since he didn’t give me much time to adjust. 🙂
OH DONNA! Wow! Wow! What amazing photos!!
Thanks Jodi! Great Blue Herons are wonderful WOWers! 🙂
These are lovely photo shots. The lens on your camera catches all the color and detail
Thanks so much!
A very graceful bird in flight. Great captures Donna!
Thanks Ashley! I could never tire of seeing this bird in flight. 🙂
Excellent images of one of my favorite birds!
Thanks Jerry! One of mine too!
so beautiful, you almost captured these moments and wings fascinated me. Thank you dear Donna, Love, nia
Thanks Nia! When they are close enough in flight, you can hear their strong wings flap graceful, so pretty!
They are beautiful. Like you, I try very hard not to disturb any wildlife while out capturing their image.
Thanks Ingrid! 🙂
Awesome photos. Ones we always hope to capture when coming upon such beautiful birds.
Thanks! They are real beauties and one of my favorite birds.
They always amaze us. Keep on capturing their pictures for us.
belleo bello bello! sembrano ballerine della Scala di Milano…solo che loro non sanno volare 🙂
Sì, sono veramente un uccello bello. Mi eccito quando sono in volo, ma non sempre ottenere grandi foto. Anche se mi è dispiaciuto spaventarlo, ero così felice che ho avuto l’opportunità di catturarlo in volo. 🙂
Wonderful photos of my favourite bird, Donna. 🙂
Thanks Sylvia, they are one of my favorite birds too! 🙂
Herons are mightily impressive in flight and your pictures were very impressive too.
Thanks Tom! Even though he thought I was rude in interrupting him, I do appreciate his beautiful flight for me. 🙂
Excellent series of their wings spread ready to fly!
Thanks Deborah!
You’re welcome!
Yes, that’s how they teach us 🙂 Great shots, Donna!
Thanks Helen! 🙂
Wow! What beautiful captures! I stopped by to thank you for stopping by our blog today. I’m glad you did, because I was able to see your beautiful photography. I hope you come back and visit us and even consider following our blog. Have a great day.
Thanks so much! I’ll revisit your blog again, thank you for the invite. Have a great weekend!
You too!! 🙂
Delightful Donna! I got some photographs as of late of a heron in flight in our inlet, yet the foundation isn’t almost as beautiful and it was a dark day…Thanks for sharing!..
Thanks so much! I enjoy photographing Great Blue Herons, they are one of my favorite birds. 🙂
I so enjoyed your series of the great blue heron, this elegant and gorgeous bird, taking off and cruising above the reeds, Donna. Such clear photos and skillful captures — a true joy.
Thank you, Jet! I could never tire of the Great Blue Heron, they are one of my favorite birds. 🙂
Great shots, Donna! Love the GBH! I miss them in my world up here in winter. But they are back pretty early. There is a rookery near my place that I check out. Eagles moved in a few years ago and stole the middle nest. Many moved but some have stayed. Strange how they co-exist but I am not an expert. Lovely! Sheila
Thanks Sheila! I’ve not seen any GBH rookeries up close and personal but am always looking for one! 🙂