Great Blue Heron

The Great Blue Heron is one of my favorite birds for photography, they are very photogenic, large and slow moving. They act as if they are posing for you and every move they make enhances the shot. Besides the have a great plumage and elegant poise. With this bird there are no wasted shots like with other birds that move so much that you need 20 shots or more to get 1 good one!

23 thoughts on “Great Blue Heron”

Bob Zeller on April 23, 2012 at 8:13 am said:

What a co-incidence. Check my blog today. 🙂 Great shots.

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- avian101 on April 23, 2012 at 9:28 am said:
  
  I was surprised by it! Thank you Bob! 🙂
  
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Aaron Cohen Photography on April 23, 2012 at 8:22 am said:

Great shots! I love shooting birds, a Heron comes by my house every now and then though, it’s a great treat! Keep up the great work!

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- avian101 on April 23, 2012 at 9:26 am said:
  
  Thank you very much Aaron for your comment! 🙂
  
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LParent on April 23, 2012 at 8:40 am said:

I like the way the first bird looks like it’s strutting their stuff. Thanks, for sharing.

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- avian101 on April 23, 2012 at 9:34 am said:
  
  Thank you for your comment Luc! 🙂
  
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H2O by Joanna on April 23, 2012 at 2:49 pm said:

as always… love your shots HJ

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- avian101 on April 23, 2012 at 2:51 pm said:
  
  Tank you very much Joanna! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on April 23, 2012 at 3:03 pm said:

Heron’s are extremely elegant and you have captured that well.

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- avian101 on April 23, 2012 at 3:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks Tom! 🙂
  
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Beedie on April 23, 2012 at 5:05 pm said:

I love Blue Herons. These are beautiful shots H.J.

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- avian101 on April 23, 2012 at 5:06 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much BD!
  
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jmgoyder on April 23, 2012 at 10:19 pm said:

These photos take my breath away!

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- avian101 on April 23, 2012 at 10:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks Julie! 🙂
  
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Tranquil Moments Photography on April 24, 2012 at 9:03 am said:

Despite being a big bird, it is quite elegant.

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- avian101 on April 24, 2012 at 9:16 am said:
  
  Oh yes! Thanks D.! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on April 24, 2012 at 9:37 am said:

They are one of my faves too! 🙂 Great shots!

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- avian101 on April 24, 2012 at 9:40 am said:
  
  Thank you Donna! 🙂
  
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Sharifah on April 24, 2012 at 12:49 pm said:

These are so beautiful! My fave is the third one.

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avian101 on April 24, 2012 at 12:59 pm said:

Thank you for your comment! 🙂

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Russel Ray Photos on April 25, 2012 at 3:00 pm said:

There is a place here where the great blue herons, black-crowned night herons, and great egrets hang out all day. Surprisingly, the place does not have a lot of people even though it’s a boat dock and hotel resort.

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- avian101 on April 25, 2012 at 3:04 pm said:
  
  I’m always looking for those kind of places! 🙂
  
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