Sunday, September 4, 2011

Great blue Heron

A great blue heron perches on an old snag about thirty feet above the surface of a small pond. We parked to watch, sketch, and photograph and were treated to a variety of behaviors. Not only did he preen, but he coughed up a pellet and dropped his wings for several minutes in order to speed up the drying process. I assume he drenched his feathers while hunting.

For more about the heron go to my blog: www.elvafieldnotes.blogspot.com
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7 comments:

  1. Angela Maria RussoSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    very beautiful Elva!

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  2. LoisSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I like your quick sketches. Sometimes Herons are difficult due to being so shy and fly away before a sketch is completed.

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  3. MarianneSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    What a wonderful blog! Your sketches are so delightful!

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  4. ReflectionsSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    A wonderful sighting... would have loved to perch there a few moments myself.

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  5. Kate (Cathy Johnson)September 5, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Elva, these are beautifully observed! LOVE great blue herons, and it's so seldom I get a chance to get close enough...

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  6. Pam Johnson BrickellSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Great captures, Elva!

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  7. PaulaSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Terrific sketches Elva1 I especially like the one of him coughing up a pellet. You don't often see that.

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