Great Blue Heron

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10 replies

Posted by Dan Walters on April 6, 2008 at 5:01 PM

Captured this image this morning. The herons were pretty busy building their nests.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D Mark2
Sigma 500mm f/4.5 lens

Posted by Nat Coalson on April 6, 2008 at 5:35 PM

Really nice Dan!! The structure of the wing feathers is amazing. Thanks for posting. How far do they carry stuff to make the nest?

Posted by Dan Walters on April 6, 2008 at 5:37 PM

Thanks Nat. In this instance, they were finding branches pretty close to the nest.

Posted by Paul Wegemann on April 6, 2008 at 6:43 PM

What a great image. I'd love to see this large.

Posted by Don George on April 6, 2008 at 8:28 PM

Sharp as a tack. Great image.

Posted by Jay Ryser on April 6, 2008 at 8:41 PM

Great shot.

I've seen several at PP and Crown Hill the last few days.

Posted by Jay Ryser on April 6, 2008 at 8:41 PM

There are at least 5 pelicans at Crown Hill today as well, if you're interested.

Posted by Dan Walters on April 6, 2008 at 8:52 PM

Thanks for the comments! Thanks Jay for the pelican info.

Posted by Dave Showalter` on April 6, 2008 at 10:10 PM

Dan, It takes a lot to make an impressive GBH image these days and this one is excellent - great detail!

Posted by Roger Rouch on April 6, 2008 at 11:29 PM

The shot really brings out a pre-historic profile. Really nice lighting and a cool photo!

Posted by Mel Ladewig on April 7, 2008 at 1:16 AM

I agree. Its a very nice (and sharp) capture of a Great Blue Heron in flight. I've been enjoying these birds here in the Springs lately too.