Great Blue Herons – Habitat, Profile & Close-Up
Three photos of the Great Blue Heron….
Great Blue Heron “Florida Habitat”
Great Blue Heron “Stalk Profile”
Great Blue Heron “Close-Up”
From distance to close-up, the Great Blue Heron is always picturesque!
Series: Take A Moment and Enjoy A Sunset
It’s been too long since I’ve shared a sunset for you to enjoy!
There wasn’t a big sky shot for this sunset I took last summer, so I photographed it closer to get its moody grandeur full frame.
Sunset over Cambridge Creek, Maryland
White Ibis
Even with the vast numbers of these birds throughout the southeastern United States, White Ibis are among one the favorites of many.
White Ibis (adult)
White Ibis (juvenile)
Adult White Ibis Juvenile White Ibis
These photos were shot about two hours before sunset.
White Ibis
Smile!
From another day that was cloudy.
White Ibis in Flight
(the last one is a juvenile)
(Photos taken February 2020 in Everglades City, Florida)
Monarch Butterfly and a Chipmunk
Not only did I succeed with photographing two birds the other day in the park, I also took some non-bird subject photos and really liked how these two turned out.
Monarch Butterfly
Chipmunk saying, “Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone!”
Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
At the same park I found the Tufted Titmouse in my previous post, there was another area with a boardwalk overlooking a pond.
We stopped and stood for few minutes, watching and listening. Hubby then moved on, and maybe his movement down the boardwalk is what sent this next bird my way. 😉
Because it was then I heard the chirp of a hummingbird coming at me from hubby’s direction.
Looking down, there she was, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, darting here, there, everywhere, drinking from the tiny wildflowers.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (female)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (female)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (female)
And then…..as they always do…..she was gone!
Tufted Titmouse
Temperatures in Indiana have subsided from the 90’s into more comfortable high 70’s/low 80s for a few days, so we decided to check out a small park to get in some nature walking (and hopefully me some birding).
The birds were there but keeping their hiding spot a secret. I had my eye on this young Tufted Titmouse flitting from branch to branch, playing ‘cat and mouse’ with me as I tried to get a photo.
And then it flew to an open branch and lingered just long enough….. Click!
Tufted Titmouse
And then the Tufted Titmouse was gone! It’s been a long time since I’ve captured this species, so I am tickled with this photo.
Brown Pelican Fly-By
I didn’t see this Brown Pelican coming from my left until it was right in front of me, full frame.
So close, I heard the wings flap with a ‘whoosh‘!
Brown Pelican
Brown Pelican
With a massive wingspan of 6.5 – 7 feet, these large birds are masterful flyers, flying at speeds up to 30 mph!
(Photos taken February 2020 at 10,000 Islands NWR, Everglades, Florida)
Red-shouldered Hawk
An early morning capture of a Red-shouldered Hawk, hanging out on a wire, watching the ground below….taking a moment to put that eye on me for this profile shot.
Red-shouldered Hawk
Snowy Egret Lands To Fish
I still remember the wonderful experience with this Snowy Egret in breeding plumage that I photographed this past May back home in Maryland.
Snowy Egret coming in for a landing
Snowy Egret landing
Snowy Egret goes fishing
“Eye on the prize”
Snowy Egret misses the strike (and so don’t I!)
The Snowy Egret’s bare skin on their face changes color from yellow to reddish during breeding season
“Strike”
“Striking again”
“Another Strike”
“The Prize”
(for all that hard work and splash in the face!)
Hanging at the boardwalk, waiting and hoping for any bird to arrive……became well worth the wait for this beautiful Snowy Egret photo session. 😊
Snowy Egrets In Flight
A collage of Snowy Egrets in flight from this past winter, taken in Florida.
I couldn’t pick just one to share!
(click on first to enlarge and run through series)
Snow Egret B&W
Snowy Egret Flock #1
Snowy Egret Landing
Snowy Egret Flock #2
Snowy Egret Feet in Flight
Snow Egret Flight Along the Beach
Snowy Egrets in Flight
Which one do you like best if you could pick just one? 🧐 😊
Bay Photos by Donna 