The Launch

This afternoon, a great blue heron launched himself up out of the reeds in the salt marsh, no doubt on his way to chase off some other bird that he didn’t like.

He also had a few choice comments on his way out which is typical for these guys. They often seem compelled to loudly announce their comings and goings.

19 thoughts on “The Launch”

Littlesundog on February 18, 2015 at 10:30 pm said:

What stunning shots, Phil! You capture the moment perfectly!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2015 at 11:34 am said:
  
  Well I appreciate that very much thank you!
  
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Linda on February 18, 2015 at 11:12 pm said:

Beautiful colors, sharp images of these incredible birds that you are very lucky to enjoy, photograph and see how beautiful nature can be.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2015 at 11:35 am said:
  
  I’m always happy to see these guys out there, they really are fun birds! 🙂
  
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The Lite Rider on February 19, 2015 at 10:22 am said:

Great movement in these. I love him against that background! He’s long like the reeds (?) are tall.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2015 at 11:37 am said:
  
  He does get long when he stretches out like that and those reeds provide a nice wind break when temps are cold like now.
  
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Patrizia M. on February 19, 2015 at 10:34 am said:

Foto che tolgono il fiato, bellissime Phil
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on February 19, 2015 at 11:38 am said:
  
  Grazie Pat! Glad you like the heron. 🙂
  
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anotherday2paradise on February 19, 2015 at 1:55 pm said:

He certainly looks like he means business. Great captures, Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 20, 2015 at 2:16 pm said:
  
  He did mean business, I’m just not sure what the business was. 🙂 You never know with these guys.
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on February 19, 2015 at 3:22 pm said:

Loving your photos as always – and I never realized how gorgeous a blue heron is up close. Naturally, it seems as if this bird knows how gorgeous he is and owns it. Just like a gray fur ball I know.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 20, 2015 at 2:18 pm said:
  
  Oh I think these birds are very self impressed with both their appearance and overall status in life. Which as you say reminds us of who… 🙂
  
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foxleylady on February 20, 2015 at 6:28 am said:

When you look as beautiful as this, you would want to announce it to the world!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 20, 2015 at 2:19 pm said:
  
  I firmly believe that’s just what they believe! 🙂 Well good for them.
  
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bayphotosbydonna on February 20, 2015 at 10:36 pm said:

I always laugh when one ‘launches’ and screams out, I figure (s)he’s telling me off entering their space, lol. I always holler back, “sorry”! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2015 at 9:03 pm said:
  
  I try to calm them down and tell them they don’t really have to get all loud and agitated, but they rarely listen to me. 🙂
  
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Gunta on February 21, 2015 at 5:14 pm said:

Just like some people I know! 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on February 22, 2015 at 9:04 pm said:
  
  I know just what you mean.
  
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Birder's Journey on February 22, 2015 at 9:34 pm said:

You have an uncanny ability to make the heron stand out from the background!

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