Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Heron Takes Flight

We spotted this heron on one of our recent walks.
He didn't like us watching him and took off across the pond
I like the look of the water in these and of course, I like the heron.
Its feathers are so beautiful.
He seemed happier across the pond.
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13 comments:

ninja said...

I love nature encounters like this! And it's quite an impressive one!

Barb said...

Quite wonderful, Martha - I especially like the shot of it flying across the water with its reflection showing. Looks like a fine place to walk.

Gaelyn said...

These are amazing birds to watch, close or farther away. Nice setting and great captures Martha.

eileeninmd said...

I love the Great Blue heron. you got some great shots too.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Herons' are very cool and shy. Great pictures. I especially liked the one of it in flight.

Joe Todd said...

Great photos and post

Unknown said...

Herons are not easy to catch with a camera. Very well done!

penny said...

Your camera captures amazing photos, Martha. The Herons are beautiful.

Diane AZ said...

Fantastic heron photos and the pond looks beautiful too!

Jim said...

Womderful captures.
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Unknown said...

i seldom have these encounters with birds--these are awesome shots! the 2nd shot is my favorite.

Ebie said...

Love the flight of the heron(second shot), it is camouflaged among the branches!

There is one place I want to do bird photography, the Ballona Creek near Marina del Rey.

aspiritofsimplicity said...

We see quite a few of them here also. They are so majestic. I have seen them catch and eat a fish a couple of times. It's pretty neat.