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 Critters, Saturday's Critters and I'D-Rather-B-Birdin'.  FAB.
Posted by FAB at 23:55
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18 comments:

  1. eileeninmd11 October 2014 at 11:28

    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. Margaret Birding For Pleasure11 October 2014 at 11:40

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

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  3. Sandy Kessler11 October 2014 at 14:35

    that first photo so fantastic

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  4. Sandy Kessler11 October 2014 at 14:35

    fantastic first photo

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  5. carol l mckenna11 October 2014 at 14:43

    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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  6. A Colorful World11 October 2014 at 18:04

    Wow! really great shots! A wonderful encounter indeed!

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  7. Jane11 October 2014 at 19:12

    Awesome photos!

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  8. sunshine11 October 2014 at 19:46

    Stunning photos and great details.

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  9. Unknown11 October 2014 at 20:27

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

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  10. Louisette12 October 2014 at 16:45

    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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  11. Adam Jones12 October 2014 at 19:34

    Some truly superb close up shots Frank. Perfect.

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  12. Anni 12 October 2014 at 23:24

    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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  13. DeniseinVA13 October 2014 at 00:09

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

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  14. Helma14 October 2014 at 19:19

    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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  15. Bob Bushell15 October 2014 at 19:09

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

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  16. Phil Slade18 October 2014 at 14:13

    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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  17. Stewart M19 October 2014 at 09:08

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

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  18. Karen22 October 2014 at 04:18

    Wow Frank...awesome!

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