How a Great Blue Heron eats a fish: We went to our local state park today, and saw this heron finally get a fish after 4 unsuccessful tries. As you can see, he first spears it, then...

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Feb 12, 2017 17:53:22 #

sleepydrdr Loc: Chattanooga, TN

We went to our local state park today, and saw this heron finally get a fish after 4 unsuccessful tries. As you can see, he first spears it, then pushes it off his beak with his tongue. He then flips it in the air, catches it and finally swallows it.

Please see download for detail. Thanks for viewing!

I included a severe crop as a last photo to kind of show it from the fish's perspective.

Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-500, hand held

1. Spearing the hapless fish
1. Spearing the hapless fish...

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2. Pushing with tongue
2. Pushing with tongue...

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3. A flip and a catch
3. A flip and a catch...

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4. Swallowing his meal
4. Swallowing his meal...

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5. From the fish's perspective

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Feb 12, 2017 17:58:52 #

Fred Harwood Loc: Sheffield, Mass.

Nice sequence!

Feb 12, 2017 18:00:34 #

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Excellent to get a series like this,particularly with such clarity! Extra fine job!

Feb 12, 2017 18:01:34 #

sleepydrdr Loc: Chattanooga, TN

Fred Harwood wrote:

Nice sequence!

Thanks, Fred!

Feb 12, 2017 18:01:57 #

sleepydrdr Loc: Chattanooga, TN

DaveO wrote:

Excellent to get a series like this,particularly with such clarity! Extra fine job!

Thank you, DaveO! I appreciate your kind remarks!

Feb 12, 2017 18:04:33 #

wbchinook Loc: Everson WA

You captured a nice sequel. The Herons patrol the docks here at night. They fish under the dock lights. I hope you are enjoying your lens. I am looking to pick one up in the near future.

Feb 12, 2017 18:06:58 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

GREAT shots ! .......Thanks for sharing

Feb 12, 2017 18:10:42 #

sleepydrdr Loc: Chattanooga, TN

wbchinook wrote:

You captured a nice sequel. The Herons patrol the docks here at night. They fish under the dock lights. I hope you are enjoying your lens. I am looking to pick one up in the near future.

Thanks, wbchinook! I do love the lens, I'm sure you will too.

Feb 12, 2017 18:11:05 #

sleepydrdr Loc: Chattanooga, TN

imagemeister wrote:

GREAT shots ! .......Thanks for sharing

Thanks, imagemeister! I appreciate your visit and comment.

Feb 12, 2017 18:28:05 #