An Interesting GBH Factoid
Nov 22, 2021 10:13:12 #
These shots are from July. While recently researching the range map for the GBH, I came across this "Cool Fact" about these birds on the Cornell Labs All About Birds website:
"Great Blue Herons have specialized feathers on their chest that continually grow and fray. The herons comb this “powder down” with a fringed claw on their middle toes, using the down like a washcloth to remove fish slime and other oils from their feathers as they preen. Applying the powder to their underparts protects their feathers against the slime and oils of swamps."
After reading this, I realized I had captured this behavior. Enjoy.
Bubba
"Great Blue Herons have specialized feathers on their chest that continually grow and fray. The herons comb this “powder down” with a fringed claw on their middle toes, using the down like a washcloth to remove fish slime and other oils from their feathers as they preen. Applying the powder to their underparts protects their feathers against the slime and oils of swamps."
After reading this, I realized I had captured this behavior. Enjoy.
Bubba
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Fine photos, great info, and the last photo a pose I'd never seen before! Excellent job!
Nov 22, 2021 12:10:34 #
quixdraw wrote:
Fine photos, great info, and the last photo a pose I'd never seen before! Excellent job!
Thanks quixdraw.
Bubba
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tcthome
Loc: NJ
Beautiful captures. Crystal clear. What did you use to capture these & how close were you?
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