Heron wildlife
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Got really lucky on this shot, goofing around with my macro lens when i saw this Great Blue Heron some distance away. Quick change to the Sigma 50-500mm lens netted this. HDR Images / Prague Images / Aviation Related Images
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A Great Blue Heron gazes across from a cattail marsh at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.
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A mature Little Blue Heron twist his head as if he is waiting for a reply from someone. Since he’s dressed to kill in full plumage, it’s no guess he’s in the mating mood…LOL
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Great Blue Heron in a pond of reflections.
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wild life at it most surreal
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Snowy Egrets (Egretta thula). Photographed at the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. Titusville, Florida. A threatened species, the Snowy Egret is a medium-sized, white heron with a slender, black bill, black legs and yellow feet. The area of the upper bill, in front of the eyes, is yellow but turns red during the breeding season. Showy, recurved plumes are present on the back during the breeding season. The snowy egret is much smaller than the great egret. This species was among the most sought-after of all herons and egrets for its delicate, recurved back plumes, used to adorn women’s hats. In 1886, plumes were valued at an astounding $32 per ounce, twice the contemporary price of gold. Plundering for plumes began about 1880, peaked in 1903, and continued until 1910, when outraged citizens forced the passage of laws that reduced the slaughter. Herons that utilize pursuit or chase behaviors, like the Snowy Egret, are more specialized and selective than searchers. These behaviors are energetically expensive requiring Snowy Egrets to spend proportionately more time feeding than other species. Thus, they may be particularly sensitive to environmental influences which impact prey density and availability. Sources: / The Birds of North America Online / USGS.gov More Photography: /
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I was scrolling through my collection of images looking for suitable pics for an upcoming club comp. Came across this (and more) that I thought worthy of posting.
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Water bird habitat all over the United States in swampy areas,ponds,lakes and rivers. Feeds mostly on fish,crabs,shrimp and snakes. This photo was taken on the St Lucie River Ft Pierce Florida.
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This Great Blue Heron was flighting over the lagoon behind my house. This is a small lagoon set among the houses, that he likes to fish at. This is in Oak Forest, IL. Taken with a canon EOS 40D.
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A shot of a Great Blue Heron I took while traveling near in Washington State last summer.
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The Great Egret captured once again by my Nikon D300.
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Breakfast for Baby Blues. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
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The heron seen in the Downtown Mississippi River photo. Near stone Arch Bridge Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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This is the daddy Canadian Goose, giving the Blue Heron a chase. The heron was coming to close to the Canadian Geese family. The daddy goose every year gets very protective of his family. This is taken at the Lagoon behind my house in Oak Forest, IL. Taken with a Canon Rebel XT. Placed second, in The Birds and the Bees Challenge, in the TPW Group. 06/14/09
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PHOTOGRAPHED THIS TRICOLORED HERON AT THE 100 ACRE D.J. WILCOX NATURAL AREA ,NORTH EAST OF FT PIERCE FLA OFF OF OLD DIXIE HWH QUARTER MILE NORTH OF INDRIO RD EAST OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS, JUST SOUTH OF HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC. ESTUARY BORDERS THE INDIAN RIVER BY A BERM . CAMERA WAS MY EOS CANON REBEL XTI. LENSE WAS MY TAMRON SP 200 TO 500 MANUAL FOCUS HAND HELD.
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Taken with Nikon F56 35mm in 2003 at Dublin Zoo / / / MCN:C5E71-AF7B4-92667
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In mystical symbolism, the heron, stork and crane represent much the same things – they are all solar and water birds that are said to be able to predict the weather. They represent vigilance and are valuable as destroyers of reptiles. / In Greece, the heron was sacred to Athene and Aphrodite, carrying their messages to humans. In both China and Japan, the white heron is teamed with the black crow to symbolize solar-lunar powers. Ancient Egyptians associated the heron with the rising Sun and the return of the resurrected god Osiris. It signified regeneration of life. In the Celtic cultures the heron symbolized both the Sun and the underworld and was connected to solar healing deities, but was also a messenger of death for Pwyll, king of the underworld. / Magical attributes of heron are the ability to watch patiently for results. The dignity of movement and methodical procedure in matters. Gaining dignity and self-confidence for facing personal problems. / “From the stately heron I learn dignity, / Patience to wait for proper timing. / By example, I see the sense of methodic planning. / One step at a time, personal problems are solved.” DJ Conway / The great blue heron is considered the king of the marsh and reflects an innate wisdom of being able to maneuver through life and control life circumstances. This shot was taken after he scared away the Bald Eagle, apparently moving in on his fishing territory along the banks of our Naches river. Great Blue Heron thinking of you Pamela ;)
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Two of the 21 Great Blue Herons we watched for days at Lake Estes. Wow….it was pretty amazing to see so many of them hanging out in the trees and on the shore….their coloring is so unique….blue….or grey….or somewhere in-between…. Gray or Blue
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Never saw a Great Blue Heron catch a fish like this before. Canon 50D, Canon 70mm-200mm f/4 L lens.
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Photo taken June 2/09, Moira River Conservation, Quinte West, ON. Inlet adjoining Bay of Quinte. AS/IS no editing. / info: Nikon d80, -0.3 step, ISO-400,AP, 70-300mm lens / /
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Taken at Green Cay Wetlands / Deerfield Beach, FL
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Mixed media; torn paper collage work that has been altered and added to digitally. Includes “found” text. BEST VIEWED LARGE.
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Shot at Silverbell lake, Tucson AZ Canon 40D / Canon 400mm f/5.6L / f/7.1 @ 1/800th Sec. / ISO 200
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