Dancing For Dinner

Tricolored Herons will often put up their wings and get all excited and start ‘dancing’ around when they spot a fish. This Tri put on a bit of a show while fishing in the salt marsh during low tide earlier this week. I saw him snag a couple of small fish so he was in the right spot.

His bright blue bill and reddish head and tail plumage indicate our friend here is in breeding condition.

22 thoughts on “Dancing For Dinner”

Raewyn's Photos on April 11, 2015 at 5:20 pm said:

Great capture. I love the way you have captured the drops of water coming off his claws – gives an idea of how he is dancing.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 11, 2015 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  They are quick dancers too! Twirling and bouncing around in all directions. 🙂
  
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Girl Gone Expat on April 11, 2015 at 6:35 pm said:

A great shot! Great sharpness and lovely that even the droplets from his foot is captures!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 11, 2015 at 11:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks, it was fun watching this active colorful bird in action!
  
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Katrina W on April 11, 2015 at 9:16 pm said:

Another great capture, Phil. His bill is a gorgeous shade of blue!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 11, 2015 at 11:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks, they really do look nice when in breeding season. 🙂
  
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Vicky on April 11, 2015 at 11:23 pm said:

Stunningly beautiful!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 13, 2015 at 12:32 pm said:
  
  Well thanks so much Vicky!
  
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Gunta on April 12, 2015 at 1:08 am said:

There’s something about this shot -perhaps the claws, that make him look absolutely prehistoric.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 13, 2015 at 12:34 pm said:
  
  Yeah some of the herons and wood storks as well do have a sort of prehistoric look for sure.
  
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foxleylady on April 12, 2015 at 7:47 am said:

What a gorgeous bird! Such a favourite! You are so lucky to have them so close to you, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 13, 2015 at 12:35 pm said:
  
  We are lucky to not only have an interesting variety of wildlife but also how close much of it comes in.
  
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The Lite Rider on April 12, 2015 at 10:14 am said:

What a fun display. Really enjoy the detail here, and the way the background suits him! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 13, 2015 at 12:36 pm said:
  
  They are fun birds and look quite colorful this time of year.
  
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anotherday2paradise on April 12, 2015 at 1:32 pm said:

He’s really gorgeous. Great shot, Phil. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on April 13, 2015 at 12:37 pm said:
  
  He is a rather handsome chap isn’t he? Thanks Sylvia!
  
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donna213 on April 12, 2015 at 4:50 pm said:

Very beautiful GBH shot, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 13, 2015 at 12:37 pm said:
  
  I always enjoy seeing these birds and glad you liked the shot.
  
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Lyle Krahn on April 13, 2015 at 11:25 pm said:

Wonderful shot. Love the attitude.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 16, 2015 at 10:46 am said:
  
  Thanks, they can put on a show once they get going.
  
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womanseyeview on April 15, 2015 at 9:08 pm said:

What a beautiful creature and beautifully captured in your photo – thanks.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 16, 2015 at 10:47 am said:
  
  I’m very happy you liked seeing the colorful Tri in action!
  
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