Canada Geese and Great Blue Heron Reflections
My last post featured a single Snow Goose that had arrived, mixed in with a flock of Canada Geese.
The Snow Goose rested on a mud flat the entire time I was there, but many of the Canada Geese were in the water, providing ample reflections.
Canada Geese reflections
Canada Geese reflections
Canada Geese reflections
To my surprise as I started to leave, a Great Blue Heron, who had been hiding in the tall grasses at the shoreline, began to head out to the geese.
Great Blue Heron slowly strutting into the scene
He finally settled into the middle to ensure he was included in the photo session. The Great Blue Heron couldn’t have settled more perfect for his reflection profile.
Great Blue Heron reflection
I left after that last photo and was back to my errands, feeling pretty good as you always do, stumbling upon wildlife when you least expect it.
And it’s a “plus” when you have your camera equipment with you….just in case. 🙂
First Rule of Photography: Don’t forget your camera! (I break that rule too often).
You know it, Mike! I’ve missed many opportunities myself not taking mine, lol. I’m in the habit now of lugging my small bag (two cameras & two main lenses) almost always. I’ll go through spells after several times out having not photographed anything, I’ll think maybe I won’t take it…..AND then I hear my bag saying, “okay, but you might regret it!” Ugh!! LOL 😉
Nice shots Donna!
Thank you Brian!
Very good shots Donna! 🙂
Thank you HJ! 🙂
It is always good to have a camera at hand.
That it is. 🙂
The colours, reflections and the composition in the first shot is particularly beautiful. It’s the unexpected sightings that are often the most satisfying😊
Thank you, Belinda, it is! 😊
I love the Canadian geese!
Don’t be mad at me, John, for saying, 🙏 but they are Canada geese, not Canadian. ❤ Several years ago I was severely ‘corrected’ in a comment on my blog for saying Canadian geese. 😲 Personally, it doesn’t bother me what one says, but some ‘birders’ get really annoyed. Believe that? In today’s society?? Well, of course….unfortunately!!! 😉
BTW, I love the geese too!
That’s wonderful, Donna. The heron did not want to leave all the fame to the geese. 🙂
Thank you, Tanja. The GBH does think he’s a bit more majestic to the others. 😉 And he is!
I agree.
Great pics of Canada Geese, Donna! 🙂 We, yesterday, had some swimming on the river we live on and the water was mirror calm… which was so nice (especially with the sun out).
Thank you Tom! I bet yours was a beautiful scene! 🙂
These are outstanding photos! I love the reflections!
Thank you Terry! It was a good day to come upon them when the duty was errands! 😉
Wow Donna! Those photos are incredible – such tack sharp images! And then to have the heron wander on to the scene. Whew! I’m sure that made your day! Thanks for sharing these beautiful images.
Thank you Susan! The ‘stop’ made the errands runs I was doing much happier for sure! 😉
Beautiful reflections, Donna. The last image is great with the GBH in the mix. I’m surprised the geese didn’t run him off!
Thank you Ellen. I’m thinking the geese were just too tired to care! 😉
Oh these are gorgeous shots, Donna!
Thank you, Takami!
Great shots, Donna. The Great Blues always seem to know how to pose to best effect. 😃
Thank you, Sylvia. Yes, they do! 😊
Dear Donna, these photographs fascinated me, amazing compositions you captured, loved so much. Thank you, Love, nia
Thank you, Nia, and you’re most welcome!
Lovely reflection shots Donna! Nothing more frustrating than being caught without your camera in that special bird moment, I learned that lesson the hard way also. Such a delight to the day to enjoy birds on the way😊
Thank you, Ashley! Love your last sentence, perfect! 😊
Wonderful reflection images of the geese and great blue heron!
Thank you, Jerry!
I like the geese, colours, the snow, reflections and the heron at the end with its mirrrowed image is the icing on the cake.
Thank you, Jane! As Ashley commented so perfectly (& I’ve copied/pasted to my sayings):
“Such a delight to the day,
to enjoy birds on the way.”
😊
Wonderful photos and reflections!🙂
Thank you! 🙂
A lovely series, Donna. Right place, right time!
Thank you, Eliza, we just love those RP/RT moments! 😊
Nothing more frustrating than not having the camera along…. or not finding a place to stop! 😀
Absolutely gorgeous shots with reflections!
Thank you Gunta! I know that feeling for sure, can’t pull over anywhere, quite frustrating too when you do have the camera! 😉