Saturday, October 14, 2017

Great Blue Heron


I saw this beautiful Great Blue Heron lurking at the edge of Lake Ella while I was on one of my afternoon walks.

Linking to Saturday's Critters, Camera Critters, and The Bird D'Pot.

25 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello, great shot of the lurking heron. It must have been on the hunt for food. I appreciate your joining in with my 200th Critter party. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

Lowell said...

Superb photo of this beautiful bird. You caught the light perfectly - must have been later in the afternoon! Hope you're off to a great weekend.

MadSnapper said...

he certainly is a good looking bird, I love the moss and reflections.

Kate said...

You live in a perfect place to get some good bird photos.

William Kendall said...

I love seeing these here. I think they've all gone south for the winter now in this area.

A Colorful World said...

Beautiful shot, Lois!

Sharon said...

They are such elegant birds!

RedPat said...

It is always nice to spot one!

sandyland said...

DID NOT KNOW THEY WERE THERE

carol l mckenna said...

Beautiful heron shot! ^_^


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Tom said...

...I never seem to see them this close up.

Joyful said...

Beautiful shot of the heron. How wonderful you got up nice and close.

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Great shot of the great blue heron on a hunt. I have just taken a few pics of the heron and hope to photograph more. Thanks for sharing your pic

Anu said...

Great bird and beautiful photo!

BeachGypsy said...

Great picture! We've been walking too, but my goodness it's SO SO HOT STILL

biebkriebels said...

Beautiful photo!

Jean said...

Wonderful shot! Herons are such interesting birds to me.

Revrunner said...

This guy makes ours here look positively anemic.

DeniseinVA said...

That’s great Lois, a fun find of the Heron and an awesome photo.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

He's a beauty! I still get excited to see any big bird like that around here! It's such a treat for a bird watcher...or walker! Hugs!

Anni said...

Thanks for linking in & sharing this. Your participation at I'd rather b birdin' is always a welcomed addition!

Such a wonderfully composed picture!!

Bill said...

Beautiful photo of a beautiful bird. Nice and close, excellent shot Lois.

Kay said...

Gorgeous shot! Even the reflection is nice.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I always enjoy your walks around Lake Ella... beautiful shot of the patiently lurking heron.

Lowcarb team member said...

What a lovely photograph of this Heron.

All the best Jan