100408-2 C.V.N.P. BLUE HERON ROOKERY
EVERY MARCH THE GREAT BLUE HERONS IN THE CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK START BUILDING OR REBUILDING THIER NESTS.
THERE ARE TWO HERON ROOKERIES WITHIN THE PARK CONFINES. THIS IS THE LARGER ONE, COMPRISED OF OVER FIFTY NESTS, MOST WITHIN ONE HUNDRED YARDS OF BATH ROAD. THE PARK SERVICE HAS INSTALLED A SMALL PARKING AREA ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE SO MANY PEOPLE GATHER TO WATCH THE BIRDS EVERY SPRING THAT TRAFFIC COULDN’T GET THROUGH.
THIS WAS TAKEN JUST BEFORE SUNSET.
CAMERA: CANON AE-1 PROGRAM
LENS: TELE-ASTRANAR 400 MM PRIME
FILM: FUJICOLOR REALA PRO 100 ASA
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Teresa Zieba
I would kill to have an opportunity like this. I have to do some research on this valley. I love this shot Mick.
RickF
Great capture!
Dayonda
Never would have suspected them of nesting in trees. We have them out here, but I usually watch tiny birds outside the wondow.
Tamara Bobst
That is good information to know, I’ll have to check it out. Great capture.
dinghysailor1
fantastic capture mick!! just brilliant!! we have soo many herons but never spot their nests like this.. brilliant- a real fave
Diane Rodriguez
Amazing, I have never seen anything like this. A Superb capture.
Thanks for sharing Mick.
Dayonda
Did you know about this Group, Mike? Creatures’ Creations. I think it will fit, but read the fine print, lol. Dayonda
webbie
Awsome capture…great job:)
talindsey
wonderful shot !!!!!!!!!!
DIANEPEAREN
AWESOME SHOT MICK…...
Diane Schuster
What a priceless shot! Such big birds, I would have thought that they would build along the shore. I learned something new today! Thanks!
Cheryl Lunde
WOW. I love this shot. Great capture Mick!
Stzar
OMG what a fabulous find and awesome picture !!
you are so fortunate to see this Mike
wonderful !!
wutz4tea
I know these birds! Hi neighbor!! I live in Akron!! Excellent shot!!
MICKSPIXPHOTOS replied
Thanks again, Robin. Isn’t it great to watch them this time of year ? I try to get back once a month to see friends and go through the valley, and when I’m NOT there I really miss it.
Glad you like the image and I appreciate the comment.
foxyphotography
MICKSPIXPHOTOS replied
Thanks again, Foxy. Very much appreciated.
sewcrafty
I am so jealous! The Blue Herons visit our creek quite often in North Central Indiana, but I’ve never been able to vivit their rookery whuch issupposed to be about 15 miles North of us near Logansport, Indiana
MICKSPIXPHOTOS replied
Thanks, Crafty. You should try to visit that rookery if you get the chance. March is the best time, when they’re rebuilding the nests. It really is fascinating to watch.
Thanks again. I appreciate the visit and the comment.