Not Expecting That

It was a bright, clear afternoon today but extremely cold and windy so not many birds were out there fighting the gusts.

When I first saw this great blue heron nestled down in among the reeds in the salt marsh, I assumed he was trying to stay out of the wind. But suddenly he jumped up and took flight across the marsh. I guess he was still looking for a nicer, warmer spot to settle in and hopefully hide from the stiff ocean breeze.

14 thoughts on “Not Expecting That”

sallywoodphotography on February 15, 2015 at 8:37 pm said:

I love these guys….. lovely photos…so sharp and clear…

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- Phil Lanoue on February 15, 2015 at 11:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks, I always enjoy seeing what these guys are up to. It’s never a dull moment. 🙂
  
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grasberry on February 15, 2015 at 11:15 pm said:

I’m cold just looking at him!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 15, 2015 at 11:26 pm said:
  
  About a minute after you guys drove away two eagles came flying in over the pond area fighting. It was mostly too far up for good pics but fun to see.
  It was super cold out there!
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on February 16, 2015 at 12:08 am said:

There is something about watching a Great Blue Heron that just takes your breath way.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 16, 2015 at 1:59 pm said:
  
  Yeah they are probably my favorite bird out there. Well, until the spoonbills show up. 🙂
  
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Raewyn's Photos on February 16, 2015 at 4:30 am said:

Stunning captures. Loves the colours in the last one.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 16, 2015 at 1:59 pm said:
  
  Thank you, they are nice birds to watch.
  
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anotherday2paradise on February 16, 2015 at 9:12 am said:

Great shots, Phil. My GBH is not looking at all happy with the colder weather, and went right up to the neighbour’s door as though asking to be let in. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 16, 2015 at 2:01 pm said:
  
  They should let him in, get him his own dinner bowl, and give him a spot on the couch. Of course blue herons can often be loud complainers so you would have that to contend with. 🙂
  
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Linda on February 16, 2015 at 9:54 am said:

Great shots, beautiful, georgous bird.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 16, 2015 at 2:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks I love seeing these big guys!
  
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foxleylady on February 16, 2015 at 12:08 pm said:

The colours couldn’t be better, especially in the second one, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 16, 2015 at 2:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks Maggie, glad you liked seeing the big guy. He had to be cold out there though, I know I was.
  
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