Late Flight

Yesterday, just prior to sunset, this great blue heron made an early evening flight across the salt marsh.

We have some cold weather coming in, so these birds better get themselves fed and into some shelter from the wind until temps get back to normal.

18 thoughts on “Late Flight”

einfachtilda on January 7, 2015 at 6:08 pm said:

Ein ganz wundervolles Bild.

LG Mathilda

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- Phil Lanoue on January 8, 2015 at 1:11 pm said:
  
  Danke. Ich freue mich, Ihnen dieses Foto gefallen hat
  
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Patrizia M. on January 7, 2015 at 6:19 pm said:

Splendido scatto, sei fantastico!!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 8, 2015 at 1:09 pm said:
  
  Grazie Pat, sono felice ti è piaciuto questa foto.
  
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foxleylady on January 7, 2015 at 7:24 pm said:

The colours in this are stunning, Phil! Our birds are feeding heavily right now, telling me that bad weather is on the way. They are a great indicator!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 8, 2015 at 1:13 pm said:
  
  When we lived up north we used to watch the squirrels. If they seemed to be frantically collecting acorns during fall, we expected a severe winter. We don’t get extended cold here much, but can tell when the birds appear to be getting a little nervous.
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on January 7, 2015 at 7:39 pm said:

Last flight out Wednesday…Such a fun photo.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 8, 2015 at 1:14 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Charlie, glad you liked the GBH flight.
  
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Linda on January 7, 2015 at 7:58 pm said:

Freezing cold here, Ive seen migrations of geese flying for the past few weeks to the South, cant blame them, beautiful shot of blue heron, wonder if they stay where u are even in the winter or move further south…

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- Phil Lanoue on January 8, 2015 at 1:16 pm said:
  
  We can see birds such as herons, egrets, ibis, and bald eagles out all winter despite how cold it gets. They live here year round and still have to eat. 🙂
  
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Pat on January 7, 2015 at 8:04 pm said:

Beautiful.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 8, 2015 at 1:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Pat.
  
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Rob Weir on January 8, 2015 at 6:38 am said:

Love the photo

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- Phil Lanoue on January 8, 2015 at 1:16 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed it, thanks.
  
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Paula on January 8, 2015 at 6:22 pm said:

The background accentuates its beauty even more. I often stop by and absorb your photos for quite a while.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 10, 2015 at 11:37 pm said:
  
  Well I greatly appreciate your interest and support Paula, thanks much!
  
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The Lite Rider on January 9, 2015 at 5:10 pm said:

This is a great picture of the GBH! The flight, his body in flight, and his beautiful coloring!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 10, 2015 at 11:39 pm said:
  
  Even though I frequently see these birds I never get tired of watching and photographing them.
  
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