Great Blue Heron
Dec 20, 2023 05:52:23 #
Great Blue Herons remain so stationary they remind of sentries guarding the shoreline, but if I approach too close they fly away like the one in the last image. Unfortunately, my camera settings will be set for still images, and I end up with motion blur and a heron departing. Thanks for viewing.
Dec 20, 2023 06:50:35 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
If they are feeding heavy they will hang around sometimes & maybe even come closer but you need to stay stationary for long periods & slowly move just a little each time & try not to look at them while inching closer. One thing I noticed one day. A kayaker beaches his yak, gets out & starts fishing & what do you know. The large wader walks up to within 15 feet of him. Same when someone throws a cast net for bait fish.
Dec 20, 2023 07:27:28 #
Dan Thornton wrote:
Great Blue Herons remain so stationary they remind of sentries guarding the shoreline, but if I approach too close they fly away like the one in the last image. Unfortunately, my camera settings will be set for still images, and I end up with motion blur and a heron departing. Thanks for viewing.
Dec 20, 2023 07:30:33 #
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Dec 20, 2023 08:47:18 #
Very nice Dan. I tried getting close to one awhile back. I slowly got closer to get a descent shot..then the bird flew off
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Dec 20, 2023 15:39:40 #
Dan Thornton wrote:
Great Blue Herons remain so stationary they remind of sentries guarding the shoreline, but if I approach too close they fly away like the one in the last image. Unfortunately, my camera settings will be set for still images, and I end up with motion blur and a heron departing. Thanks for viewing.
Good shots
Dec 21, 2023 19:35:14 #
Dec 22, 2023 06:04:37 #
tcthome wrote:
If they are feeding heavy they will hang around sometimes & maybe even come closer but you need to stay stationary for long periods & slowly move just a little each time & try not to look at them while inching closer. One thing I noticed one day. A kayaker beaches his yak, gets out & starts fishing & what do you know. The large wader walks up to within 15 feet of him. Same when someone throws a cast net for bait fish.
I have seen them approaching fishermen fairly often in some locations.
Dec 22, 2023 13:59:05 #
Dan Thornton wrote:
Great Blue Herons remain so stationary they remind of sentries guarding the shoreline, but if I approach too close they fly away like the one in the last image. Unfortunately, my camera settings will be set for still images, and I end up with motion blur and a heron departing. Thanks for viewing.
Nicely shot, Dan!
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