I'm Watching! '

Herons have settled just inside the zoo. They are free to settle anywhere, but it's clear they are enjoying a nice life high above a black bear, several wolves, an otter and a beaver, and some people. Lots for them to observe from their high perch. Junko caught a nesting pair here: https://365project.org/jyokota/365/2021-04-27

Please consider taking / adding a long exposure for the technique challenge, which is ending on the 30th! Here's the link:
https://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/44900/technique-challenge-114-long-exposure
Tag and Entries: https://365project.org/tags/Technique114

[Allison Maltese]

What kind of heron is this? A Tri-color? The head looks like a Little Blue, but their underbelly is also blue. A beautiful shot in any case.

[Taffy]

Hi Allison -- I just looked at Junko's @jyokota to see what she labeled it and it's a black-crowned night heron. @falcon11

[Mags]

Stunning closeup!

[Islandgirl]

Wow what a beautie!

[Kat]

Wow amazing detail and background!

[sarah]

Wow I’ve never seen one like this awesome shot

[Lou Ann]

Such a wonderful capture. You appear to be at the same height as the heron!

[Pam Knowler]

Fabulous capture! The colour and details of the bird are perfect against the gorgeous sky and flowers! Magical!

[Danette Thompson]

Simply stunning

[*lynn]

So cool and beautiful! fav

[amyK]

Gorgeous shot

[Louise & Ken]

This is such a uniquely beautiful pose and a gorgeous photo!

[LManning (Laura)]

Wow. Exceptional shot. The colours are incredible.

[Rick]

Super capture.

[Diane]

This is an amazing photo. The tilt of his head shows off his beautiful colors. Great detail.

[eDorre]

What they said. Insta-fav

[Lois]

Beautifully captured!

[Diana]

what a stunning capture and perspective! Love the soft background too.

[Babs]

Stunning shot. He is definitely keeping his eye on something.

[Junko Y]

I love this, Taffy! That face, so full of expression. I'm finding these nesting herons so fun because of their faces. I like how your capture creates a beautiful portrait,. especially with the spring colors behind him.

[JackieR]

Lovely

[Kathy A]

Such a wonderful shot, fabulous detail!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Fantastic capture! The night herons are quite the opportunists around here as well, such cool birds

[Dione Giorgio]

Woooow! Big fav.

[Wylie]

Shows the curiosity well

[Margo]

Just getting a birds eye view!!!

[Joan Robillard]

Fantastic

[Marij]

wow

[Marloes]

Wonderful sharp details standing out against
that nice vague and blue background. Fav

[Anja]

Love the colors and details

[Caterina]

Beautiful bird and beautiful picture. So much detail and sharpness. Fav

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Super capture fv!

[carol white]

Stunning capture, great details.Fav😊

[4rky]

Fab!

[Leon Buijs]

Beautiful image, great details

[Issi Bannerman]

Fabulous image!

[RonM]

Fantastic image. Is that the new lens?

[Taffy]

@milestonevisualmedia Thanks. It’s the Tamron 150-600 which I’ve had for awhile and love it. Much heavier than the new 24-200 one by Nikon.

[Kathie]

Great shot. Why do I think he's looking down and blowing a raspberry to a predator. lol

[Domenico Dodaro]

WOW. Just plain wonderful

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Wonderful shot

[haskar]

Fabulous capture. Great focus and colourful surrounding.

[Harry J Benson]

Nice

[Vesna]

Fantastic.