Great Blue Heron in a Pine Tree
I was surprised several people strolled along the boardwalk in front of me and walked right by this Great Blue Heron without even noticing him/her.
But, of course, I did.Β π
Great Blue Heron
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Great capture, Donna, and nicely spotted ! I love the pine background.
I see folks passing by without looking around all the time when Iβm out in nature Sadly, it doesnβt surprise me any more.
Thank you, Ellen! I didn’t mention, but the people in front of me had binoculars hanging around their necks too. All lost in conversation, a fourth one was on the cell phone.
I see similar behavior pretty regularly, Donna. So many folks just in a hurry to get tot the next thing. Kind of sad.
He’s got you on radar Donna.π₯° A Great Blue Pine Heron?
Yea, he was probably thinking, “darn, this gal’s looking around and she’s gonna see me!” π
A fine shot of the heron in its habitat!!
Thank you, Indira, he was begging for me to photograph him, wasn’t he?!! π lol
Nice Donna! Looks like he is keeping an eye on things!
Thank you, Reed! He certainly was, and then we locked eyes. π
Great picture Donna! I’m always surprised to see those big herons so high up in trees, and surprised that the limbs support their weight. The fact that someone walking right by didn’t notice the heron reminds of a Delmarva Birding weekend we did two years ago when we were out on a boat tour going along the shore of Assateague Island. From our boat we were all thrilled to see a snowy owl sitting on a dune on the beach. And walking right along a few feet away was a couple who were so intent on their conversation that they failed to notice it. I would have given anything to have been as close as they were. π
Thank you, Susan! I know, and then they spring/launch off of them and the branch doesn’t break. OMgosh I’d have given anything to have been that close to a SOwl too! I bet that SOwl chuckled! π
What fun to spot one in a tree. I usually see them in the water. Nice photo Donna!
Same here, so I love spotting one in a tree like this too! π Thank you Belinda!
The bird looks so perky! Lovely photo.
Doesn’t it look like (s)he got caught doing something it shouldn’t be? hee hee Thanks Liz!
Great job! Love how its feathers on its chest look similar to the green pine needles. π
(S)he did blend in nicely with the green, and I’m sure was hoping not even I would see him/her. I took four photos and continued on, I think I heard a sigh of relief. π
Herons really donβt like being having people around. I think I heard your sigh. π
Great shot, Donna. π
Thank you, HJ! π
How could anyone not notice this gorgeous bird? Lovely capture, Donna. He was obviously happy to pose for you. π
Yea, go figure! I think he was most happy, esp. when I continued on my walk to leave him be! π Thank you, Sylvia!
Yes, just the acknowledgment was enough for him. π
That is so funny, or maybe a little sad. I watched a Swainson’s Hawk repeatedly swoop down to just inches above a fellow’s head as he was walking down the trail, totally oblivious to the hawks antics.
You’re right, Jane, it is both. So much can be missed if we don stop, look and listen.
That may be one of the definable differences in photography…. pay attention to why we are there.
Bingo, Carol!! π
Ah yes, my husband and I observe this “phenomenon” here too. We have seen folks walk past larger birds such as this one – completely oblivious to such beauty while they are staring at their smart phones. I am sure this GBH appreciated your quiet admiration π
I imagine you’ve had happen too, as I have, when we might be admiring/photographing something, someone will stop and ask you what is it you see. That same walk, I saw a Green Heron ‘plain as day’ on a piling and the binocular people were like, “where?” π
It has happened, and still does! π π
It is an elegant, beautiful, magnificent bird. Great photo!!
They certainly are! Thank you, Isabel!!
Of course you did!!! Hiding in plain sight.
…..with my eagle eyes….. π