Using Those Big Wings

A great blue heron takes full advantage of that huge wing span as he flies across the salt marsh on a recent morning.

And naturally, as is typical, the heron has to make comments and announcements as it moves from one area of the marsh to the next.

18 thoughts on “Using Those Big Wings”

Deb W. Trotter on July 28, 2015 at 7:54 pm said:

That is an amazing capture. Beautiful wings, beautiful shot! I’ve never seen anything like it!!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 30, 2015 at 5:39 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Deb! Glad you liked this GBH flight.
  
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Linda on July 29, 2015 at 7:17 am said:

Beautiful wing spread and colors, great capture…Thanks Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on July 30, 2015 at 5:40 pm said:
  
  Thank you Linda I’m happy you enjoyed seeing the big GBH flying around!
  
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foxleylady on July 29, 2015 at 7:34 am said:

Those colours are just wonderful! When our grey heron flies over us, we always hear him before we see him – an almost prehistoric croak, to match the image!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 30, 2015 at 5:41 pm said:
  
  Yeah these big guys almost always have comments and remarks as they move about their territory. 🙂
  
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FloSel on July 29, 2015 at 9:27 am said:

Looks like its carrying a young one under its chin.. awesome pic

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- Phil Lanoue on July 30, 2015 at 5:41 pm said:
  
  I never get tired of watching these big birds in action. Thanks much for looking!
  
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Lyle Krahn on July 29, 2015 at 3:07 pm said:

May as well show off that impressive wingspan!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 30, 2015 at 5:42 pm said:
  
  Exactly! If you got it, flaunt it. 🙂
  
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Raewyn's Photos on July 29, 2015 at 4:01 pm said:

Stunning capture

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- Phil Lanoue on July 30, 2015 at 5:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much I appreciate that!
  
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Gunta on July 29, 2015 at 6:51 pm said:

That wingspan is truly impressive. Love it when it’s flared during a landing. It looks so gorgeous.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 30, 2015 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  He was in a bit of a glide there and makes it look easy with those huge wings. 🙂
  
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Angela on July 30, 2015 at 2:53 am said:

Beautiful bird.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 30, 2015 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  They are one of my all time favorite birds!
  
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The Lite Rider on July 30, 2015 at 3:55 pm said:

What great colors against that background. Yakking or not, this shot really shows him off so well! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 30, 2015 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  He does look pretty good but he sure can make a noisy entrance or departure. 🙂
  
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