Out on a Limb by redy4et

Out on a Limb

The Heron I've been observing for a couple weeks left the palm tree that I believe holds it's nest and flew to a bare-branched tree closer to the water where he stood for almost 10 minutes. That gave me plenty of time to take dozens of shots, including this one where he's eyeing me with attitude. With no predators to worry about, he and his mate can take turns calmly guarding the nest, preening their feathers and hunting for fish. A woman on the path below with a lens pointed at them is of next to no concern. This has been a great opportunity for me to practice wildlife shots and to learn more about these magnificent birds.
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He looks so regal :)
April 20th, 2020  
What a look you're getting! And WHAT an opportunity! I'll need to check my social calendar, but perhaps I can be free around 9-10 Monday morning... Shall I call?
April 20th, 2020  
...took another look, and WHAT a Disapproving look you're getting! So funny!
April 20th, 2020  
The wind must be giving his feathers a good brushing - I love that expression.
April 20th, 2020  
beautiful capture, especially of those feathers!
April 20th, 2020  
Great POV and slightly irritated glare
April 20th, 2020  
Great details, wonderful expression!
April 20th, 2020  
Another great shot. Fav. They don't seem to be too concerned with people compared to other birds. They have let me approach quite close on several occasions in different locales. Just out of curiosity, was the wind blowing strongly on that day?
April 20th, 2020  
@mbrutus Most days it’s windy there.
April 20th, 2020  
He sure is blowing in the wind! Fabulous capture, love how he is eyeing you.
April 20th, 2020  
@redy4et Thanks you for your response. I had wondered because of the appearance is his feathers.
April 20th, 2020  
he's wonderful - that expression
April 20th, 2020  
He looks so windswept and almost magical, like a heron Gandalf!
April 20th, 2020  
Wonderful capture.
April 20th, 2020  
Amazing clarity and capture...fav
April 20th, 2020  
A super capture. Fav!! 😀
April 20th, 2020  
Amazing shot
April 20th, 2020  
How splendid!
April 20th, 2020  
Awesome focus and details!
April 21st, 2020  
They look so grumpy. I’m really liking your bird shots
April 21st, 2020  
Tom
Great capture, and he does seem to have an attitude
April 21st, 2020  
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