As we get close to the end of February I begin to anticipate the return of the great blue herons to this area. There are a couple of heron rookeries here in the Twin Cities that begin to see life again by about the middle of March.
Most often when I see herons they are in the water on land near water. There large size and long legs make them appear kind of
gangly, kind of the like the kid in grade school that grew so fast that they did not quite know how to control their own body.
Herons at the rookery are quite the opposite. They seem to float in the air like a leaf, suspended in time, until they land daintily, toes first with the grace of a ballet dancer, on a tiny twig.
As we get close to the end of February I begin to anticipate the return of the great blue herons to this area. There are a couple of heron rookeries here in the Twin Cities that begin to see life again by about the middle of March.
Most often when I see herons they are in the water on land near water. There large size and long legs make them appear kind of gangly, kind of the like the kid in grade school that grew so fast that they did not quite know how to control their own body.
Herons at the rookery are quite the opposite. They seem to float in the air like a leaf, suspended in time, until they land daintily, toes first with the grace of a ballet dancer, on a tiny twig.
They seem oddly graceful -- these are great photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat "action" shots - awkward and graceful at the same time!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of nature and the dance, lucky to get to see them up close like that
ReplyDeleteNature's ballet dancers! Doesn't get any better -- particularly with such marvelous, blue skies! Terrific captures as always! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Great photo's of movement....and a Blue sky included.
ReplyDeleteIt seems a bird to large and awkward looking could not fly...but I know from experience they fly just wonderfully.
Amazing photos!
ReplyDelete-- K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
fantastic "action" captures of the heron! the third photo seems like the one below is watching the one ascending :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful, the movement, the compositions and the sky!
ReplyDeletePretty incredible series of photos. I live across the harbor from a rookery and last spring had the dubious honor of being there when they arrived! I was so impressed because it was one of the windiest days of spring and they had to fight to get there. You could see how tired they were. It made me tear up to know that they were finally home! ~karen
ReplyDeleteI am at a loss for words. I can only say feebly, WOW!
ReplyDeleteOur heron rookery is in full swing- pairs are everywhere standing on their nests!
ReplyDeleteCool shots. Happy sky watching!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ A Simple Life
Wow - what beautiful and graceful dancers! Astounding shots.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots--you are a great photographer. Nice post. Mickie
ReplyDeleteawesome shots
ReplyDeletehappy SWF
One of the (many) things I like about WBW is that it puts me in touch with different parts of the world - and the different seasons.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures speak of spring as my mind turns to autumn!
Cheers Stewart M - Australia
The heron photos are stupendous. You've managed to capture the bird in flight. Very nice :-)
ReplyDeleteAmazing well timed capture
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteHappy Skywatch!
Shirley
Wonderful captures of these unexpectedly graceful birds.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the photos.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Skywatch. Graceful flight and spectacular dance by the herons.
ReplyDeleteoh my! I enjoy watching the photos....nice...lots of action going on....:)
ReplyDeleteCheck out my SkyWatch Friday entry too. Thanks!
Que fotos maravilhosas! Nunca vi algo assim! Você é um felizardo por presenciar esta cena1
ReplyDeletegreat photos, but hysterical! we have many herons but never have we seen one perform like that.. except once when the neighbor's cat decided to stalk one and it was amazing to see it lift off straight up in the air. Simply love your photos.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos of the heron!
ReplyDeleteWhat great moments to capture, WOW!
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