Green Heron Chicks update: a feeding cycle
Aug 8, 2021 09:51:12 #
I've gone back several times since my initial post about finding the unexpected Green Heron chicks in a willow tangle at our local park pond here in KY.
This is an adult, perched at a favorite spot a short hop away from the willows, prior to committing to feeding the chicks.
GRHE_Perch_06Aug2021_108 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Flying in to the anxiously awaiting chicks:
GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_072 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr
It is first come, first served, this time. The chick clamps onto the parent's beak, and when opened the food transfer is made.
GRHE_FeedingChicks_06Aug2021_074 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr
The others close in on the parent, not everyone gets fed every time.
GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_079 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr
The chaos doesn't last long, and the adult makes a getaway!
GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_081 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Total time from fly-in to getaway was approximately 4 minutes.
Marshall
This is an adult, perched at a favorite spot a short hop away from the willows, prior to committing to feeding the chicks.
GRHE_Perch_06Aug2021_108 by Marshall Smith, on FlickrFlying in to the anxiously awaiting chicks:
GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_072 by Marshall Smith, on FlickrIt is first come, first served, this time. The chick clamps onto the parent's beak, and when opened the food transfer is made.
GRHE_FeedingChicks_06Aug2021_074 by Marshall Smith, on FlickrThe others close in on the parent, not everyone gets fed every time.
GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_079 by Marshall Smith, on FlickrThe chaos doesn't last long, and the adult makes a getaway!
GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_081 by Marshall Smith, on FlickrTotal time from fly-in to getaway was approximately 4 minutes.
Marshall
Aug 8, 2021 10:01:23 #
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Aug 8, 2021 10:14:17 #
bluezzzzz wrote:
I've gone back several times since my initial post... (show quote)
Great job recording Marshall.
Aug 8, 2021 10:15:29 #
imagemeister wrote:
GREAT opportunity WELL done ! .......thanks for sharing
Thanks, you're welcome!
One of the earlier tries was a mess...too slow a shutter speed by trying to keep the ISO low.
Marshall
Aug 8, 2021 10:16:42 #
jdtonkinson wrote:
Great series and info. Thanks for sharing these
Glad you liked them!
Marshall
Aug 8, 2021 10:22:46 #
Great sequence! Those chicks look like they are ready to be weened!
Aug 8, 2021 10:30:23 #
Bridges wrote:
Great sequence! Those chicks look like they are ready to be weened!
Won't be long. When it's time the parents will let them know vigorously!
Marshall
Aug 8, 2021 10:42:09 #
bluezzzzz wrote:
Won't be long. When it's time the parents will let them know vigorously!
Marshall
Marshall
Kick their butts out of the house in other words! Kids living in the basement isn't an option with nests I would guess!
Aug 8, 2021 11:59:53 #
Aug 9, 2021 05:21:20 #
Aug 9, 2021 05:46:01 #
bluezzzzz wrote:
I've gone back several times since my initial post... (show quote)
Fantastic set of images!!!!Marshall
Reminds me of some human kids I see
Aug 9, 2021 09:34:07 #
Aug 9, 2021 14:00:33 #
Great series, good captures and lucky you to be there.
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