Friday 10 October 2014

Grey Heron.


In most locations where I encounter a Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) they are very flighty and don't allow a close approach. More recently I have had much better experiences with several individuals in Bushy Park where they are far more tolerant of human movements.

This week one individual was on sentry duty but later flew down to allow some rewarding close photos.


Linking to Camera CrittersSaturday's Critters and I'D-Rather-B-Birdin' FAB.

18 comments:

  1. Awesome captures of the heron... I love the closeups and the one perched on the tree stump is my favorite.. Thank you for linking up to my critter party.. Have a happy weekend!

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  2. WOW! I am glad he came closer to you as these are brilliant shots. Have a great weekend.

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  3. Creative and excellent photography of the Heron ~ one of nature's gems.

    Happy Weekend to you.

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  4. Wow! really great shots! A wonderful encounter indeed!

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  5. Stunning photos and great details.

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  6. Excellent photos of this heron. They're gorgeous birds.

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  7. Faboulous great captures this wonderfull grey heron,have a nice end sunday.
    Greeting from Belgium.

    http://louisette.eklablog.com/nuit-de-l-obscurite-mons-a112810380

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  8. Some truly superb close up shots Frank. Perfect.

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  9. Wow....wonderful and ever so detailed close up images!!!

    Thank you for sharing this link on I'd Rather B Birdin' this weekend Frank.

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  10. Beautiful shots Frank, he really gave you a show didn't he?

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  11. Wonderful to see Frank. Here in the Netherlands, they call this great blue heron. Why I do not know, but apparently because the gray sometimes see a little blue. Beautiful bright and sharp pictures.

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  12. Great sighting Frank, you got right on it, brilliant.

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  13. You're right Frank. I find grey Herons very unapproachable too but you certainly cracked it with this one. Great pictures.

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  14. Great pictures of an often shy bird - always pleased to see one.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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