Another Great Blue Heron Fishing
Sep 1, 2021 08:36:36 #
I think this is the largest fish I have seen our resident heron catch. He dropped it multiple times and finally retreated out of sight where he would presumably tear it into more manageable pieces. The osprey circled again and again, obviously interested but did not attempt to steal the fish.
Sep 1, 2021 08:43:30 #
Sep 1, 2021 08:46:13 #
Great captures Marg. It's amazing how these birds can catch such big fish 🐟.
Will
Will
Sep 1, 2021 08:47:21 #
Sep 1, 2021 08:49:02 #
Nice photos. I haven't had the pleasure of witnessing that myself but am amazed at the images I've seen here. My GERD kicks in just viewing.
Sep 1, 2021 09:07:51 #
Sep 1, 2021 09:32:50 #
Sep 1, 2021 09:49:16 #
Very good and interesting series of that GBHE with a BIG fish, Marg!
I've watched them catch big fish, too, and sometimes think there is no way it could get it down. After much work and many repositioning tries they usually get it done, but I've also seen them try and try and try and finally just have to walk off from the catch, leaving it for some scavenger to feast on.
I may be wrong, but don't think a GBHE has tearing a catch into more manageable pieces in its tool kit. That long bill in not suitable for that, like an eagle or osprey is. I've never seen a heron do anything but swallow a meal, always head first, usually after carrying it out of the water to a safer place on the bank.
I've also read that they can choke themselves to death by eating something too big. Thankfully I've never seen that!
Keep up the good work, Marg, I really enjoy your photos.
Marshall
I've watched them catch big fish, too, and sometimes think there is no way it could get it down. After much work and many repositioning tries they usually get it done, but I've also seen them try and try and try and finally just have to walk off from the catch, leaving it for some scavenger to feast on.
I may be wrong, but don't think a GBHE has tearing a catch into more manageable pieces in its tool kit. That long bill in not suitable for that, like an eagle or osprey is. I've never seen a heron do anything but swallow a meal, always head first, usually after carrying it out of the water to a safer place on the bank.
I've also read that they can choke themselves to death by eating something too big. Thankfully I've never seen that!
Keep up the good work, Marg, I really enjoy your photos.
Marshall
Sep 1, 2021 10:14:03 #
angler wrote:
Excellent set Marg.
Thanks very much, Jim!
Sep 1, 2021 10:16:08 #
Soul Dr. wrote:
Great captures Marg. It's amazing how these birds can catch such big fish 🐟.
Will
Will
Thanks, Will. 302 shots in the span of 8 minutes! 🤣
I’ve seen them snap and trap smaller fish but spear larger. Never have seen one this big though.
Sep 1, 2021 10:17:29 #
imagemeister wrote:
NICE catch and images ! ......thanks for sharing
Thanks for your nice comment, Larry!
Sep 1, 2021 10:18:33 #
JimmyTB wrote:
Nice photos. I haven't had the pleasure of witnessing that myself but am amazed at the images I've seen here. My GERD kicks in just viewing.
It’s a pretty awesome sight to see for sure, Jimmy! Thank goodness for Prilosec!!
Sep 1, 2021 10:19:23 #
d3200prime wrote:
Nice series, Marg! A pleasure to see.
Thanks, Gerald! Haven’t seen or heard from you in awhile. Hope all is well.
Sep 1, 2021 10:19:54 #
smilenangler wrote:
Nice catch, he was hungry...
He was hungry and very frustrated, Jack.
Sep 1, 2021 10:30:50 #
bluezzzzz wrote:
Very good and interesting series of that GBHE with... (show quote)
Marshall thanks very much for taking the time to comment. The only other time I’ve seen a significantly sized fish was earlier this year when over the space of about an hour he caught 4, ate 3 and struggled with this last one. This is why I assume he had gone out of sight to take it apart.
I’m so happy to know that you enjoy the pics!
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