Friday, February 26, 2010

An Egret eating breakfast

Thanx to Kayleen for helping to identify this fellow as a Reddish Egret!

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I saw a plethora of birds on our trip to Florida - many I had never seen before and most very accommodating. But this fellow was the first in the parade of birds so I thought he deserved a post of his own. He strutted down the beach and let me snap away - it was early morning, light not the best, kind of cloudy. I believe he's a type of Heron, but not sure which kind?

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Camera Critters

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Pelicans flew over as we left this beach. I did see more of them, and closer, but we'll get to them eventually. I hope you like birds, I have a buttload of them to share, lol.
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14 comments:

  1. kayleenFebruary 26, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Looks like a Reddish egret to me. They are fun to watch as they are very active while they forage.

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  2. tinaFebruary 26, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    heron's always remind me of old tweed coated preofessors, hunkered over, hands clasped behind their backs, contemplating life's issues :)
    glad you had a good time in florida.

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  3. EG WowFebruary 27, 2010 at 1:26 AM

    It interests me that herons are so easy (relatively(=) to photograph in Florida and so shy when they are here in Canada!

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  4. EileenFebruary 27, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    Love your Heron and the pelican. Great shots. I love birds.

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  5. SnapFebruary 27, 2010 at 3:22 AM

    The red heron put on quite a show for you, didn't he?!!! Wonderful. Looks like you were visited by a brown pelican, too. Lucky you!

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  6. FredaFebruary 27, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    Fantastic shots! So clear and true!

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  7. BrookeFebruary 27, 2010 at 5:07 AM

    Impressive shots. I think the lighting works here... just makes them more dramatic.

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  8. Carrie KeiserFebruary 27, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    My what long legs you have~! Like the near take off shots.

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  9. sandyFebruary 27, 2010 at 5:49 AM

    looks cold sanyd

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  10. kahollyFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    You captured the little dance the Reddish Egret does while it's feeding very well in the photo essay! Great job! ~karen

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  11. ginaFebruary 27, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    i love birds and can't wait to see more. :) these are great. number 5 is hilarious!

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  12. Happily Retired Gal at Small ReflectionsMarch 1, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    I love watching the Snowy Egrets that visit our wetlands ... they're such comical birds at times ... graceful at others. Love your pelican shots too ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  13. PamelaMarch 14, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    If he was my pet... I would name him Ichabod Crane. bwaaa ha ha ha.

    My mama called Herons... Shitepokes.

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  14. Mojo,NC,USAMarch 24, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    Love the dance he started for you. But the last shot in the series of the pelicans is... astonishing.

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