Author Topic: Heron of Opportunity (Read 1374 times)

gryphon1911 · « **on:** July 30, 2018, 15:01:02 »

We (wife and I) were actually out looking for American Bald Eagles...but they were elusive this weekend. However, we did see around 30 herons in a lake area. I stalked one in particular for a bit. They were not very keen on me getting as close as I did, so I left it alone after it flew away from me the second time. Didn't want to stress the little fellow out more than I already did.

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Bent Hjarbo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2018, 15:10:04 »

Well captured, they can be shy, but at other times they don’t bother if you get close.

armando_m · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2018, 15:47:08 »

Beautiful, when they open their wings they are spectacular

gryphon1911 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2018, 16:40:25 »

Thanks. This one was about 50 yards from a bunch of people swimming. The hunting there must have been good, because it did not want to leave that area. I got relatively close, but I could tell that is didn't like me approaching...so I got as few shots and then backed off. I hate stressing animals, especially during meal time or on nests.