Monday, July 28, 2008

Cool Move: Tri-Colored Heron


During my February Florida trip I captured the Tri-Colored Heron fishing. During the time this bird allowed me to watch it I observed it shading the water with either one or both wings prior to and during its lightening quick feeding strike.

I have observed Great Blue Herons striking numerous times and have never seen one use this interesting technique.


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13 comments:

  1. DeeMomMon Jul 28, 08:04:00 PM EDT

    Stunning Photo

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  2. ShelleyMon Jul 28, 08:47:00 PM EDT

    Such a "flexible" heron you captured here! Neat shot!

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  3. MicheleMon Jul 28, 09:29:00 PM EDT

    Oh wow... that's just super cool! You have captured a wonderful shot.
    Mountain Retreat

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  4. AnonymousMon Jul 28, 10:19:00 PM EDT

    Hi Salty

    I just spent time looking through some of your posts I’ve missed and I alternately ohhhhed and ahhhhed, smiled, laughed out loud and even got a little misty eyed. Your work just keeps getting better!

    I’ve missed your narratives as well as your great country shots.

    I've never seen a heron doing this before either. Smart bird :)

    Congrats on two years.

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  5. ASHEMon Jul 28, 10:48:00 PM EDT

    Guess this is what you have to do when you don't have polarized sunglasses :P

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  6. LeedraMon Jul 28, 10:49:00 PM EDT

    We knew Heron's are patient and smart. although this is a 1st.

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  7. MeggieMon Jul 28, 11:02:00 PM EDT

    Amazing photo, Salty! There were lots of Great Blues in the park this morning. As I approached one, it took off with its mighty looking wing span. Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera set to the right speed. Makes me appreciate great photos like yours.

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  8. This Is My Blog - fishing guyTue Jul 29, 07:37:00 AM EDT

    Salty: Just in time for the olympics we have the Tri-colored Heron doing the 'Wing Out Dip Attack'. How funny a position and what a great capture moment. I wish I had seen it. I also have seen the Great Blue's walk the shore and do the double wing shade routine.

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  9. Kerri FarleyTue Jul 29, 08:31:00 AM EDT

    That is so neat! Great shot!

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  10. HFD60Tue Jul 29, 09:18:00 AM EDT

    Wow nice shot...thats the first time I've seen one use that tactic...

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  11. AnonymousWed Jul 30, 09:05:00 AM EDT

    A beautiful photograph, Salty.

    Abraham Lincoln
    —Brookville Daily Photo

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  12. AphotoAdayWed Jul 30, 09:57:00 AM EDT

    Yep, those herons are quick and skillful hunters, aren't they... This one has an unusual technique...

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  13. LouiseSun Aug 03, 05:32:00 PM EDT

    That's wonderful!

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