Herons

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If a Heron Had Written “Your Song” …

August 24, 2011 Herons and Egrets

Hugh and I watched two herons dance around the idea of landing on this roof, skirting the aerial chaos of gulls along Alki Beach. One finally planted its feet on the A-frame, while the other lurked in a tree above. Looking at the pic, Hugh started singing the lyric from Elton John’s Your Song … [...]

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A Great Blue Yawn

March 23, 2011 Herons and Egrets

I watched this Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) preening and relaxing for a half hour or so. At the very end of our “visit,” he yawned and held the pose for just a few seconds. I snapped this shot. A bird yawn always takes me back to the chaotic year of looking after two rescued [...]

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In the Reed Dome

January 29, 2011 Herons and Egrets

I saw this Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), submerged to the top of its legs, an immersion I haven’t seen often among herons and egrets. Shortly after I snapped the photo, an unlucky fish made a splash in the cattails, and the heron whipped around and disappeared into the camo of the reeds.

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Great Blue, Great Light

January 22, 2011 Herons and Egrets

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) in Seattle, Washington. I shot these photos today at Normandy Park Cove, a semi-private beach and enclave where we have temporary access. We’ve seen this heron on multiple occasions, fishing in the creek, foraging through the cattails in the duck pond, perched in the perimeter of Madrone trees. But this [...]

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Great Blue Dreams

October 26, 2010 Birds

We came upon this Great Blue Heron, perched statuesque above a leash-free dog area. The dog walkers didn’t look up. Neither did the dogs. But my eye is always looking …

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The Stillness of Night Herons

December 2, 2008 Birds

** Photo usage and restrictions Heron Photos ©ingrid You could argue that these birds are — well — sitting herons. They’re easy to photograph, as are many herons and egrets, owing to their stoic poses and their ability to stalk breakfast without moving a feather. Even the most moody auto focus can lock on a [...]

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