Great Blue Heron
Jun 3, 2018 13:14:56 #
Great Blue Heron on the retention pond in our backyard, Wesley Chapel, Florida. You don't see them swimming often. They usually wade and fish.
Jun 3, 2018 14:36:28 #
Very pretty shot! He is doing a swan impression! I like your positioning of the Heron in the shot and also the very appealing reflections! Looks like the exposure is good.
Jun 4, 2018 12:50:33 #
Jun 4, 2018 19:16:49 #
Jun 7, 2018 14:26:33 #
It is true! Now that I think about it, I don't ever think I've seen them swimming. Nice capture, Brett. Good detail, attractive reflection and it's nice that the water behind the bird is in shadow.
Jun 7, 2018 18:10:10 #
Jun 26, 2018 09:37:55 #
Nice image, it does look like a swan impression. However I don't like Blue Herons. They eat the Koi out of my garden pond. I think they wade rather than swim because I have been told that the best defense is to put up a fishing line barrier because they walk in rather than fly in. They feel the line and turn away.
Jun 26, 2018 16:05:20 #
jaysnave wrote:
Nice image, it does look like a swan impression. However I don't like Blue Herons. They eat the Koi out of my garden pond. I think they wade rather than swim because I have been told that the best defense is to put up a fishing line barrier because they walk in rather than fly in. They feel the line and turn away.
I've only seen one swimming once or twice. They definitely fly in, then wade around.
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