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Steven R · Mar 9, 2013, 4:47 PM

We have two nests of Great Blue Herons again this year in the tall pine trees on the other side of the pond. The babies are growing fast, and will soon be off on their own, but for now they are flying, but still coming back to the nests. One of the little ones visited my back yard today and I grabbed a few shots. As usual, taken with the E-3 and 50-200mm.

It is only about two foot tall, still has a lot of growing to do, and is obviously learning to hunt. His total catch today was one leaf and one stick.

James Emory · Mar 9, 2013, 7:07 PM

Great shots Steve. Looks like it speared a leaf and a small branch.

tkurkowski · Mar 9, 2013, 7:45 PM

Great shots, Steven. When he grows up he'll probably take care of the bad hair days when he starts noticing the ladies...

Scouse · Mar 10, 2013, 10:34 AM

Nice shots Steven. Great light, detail and sharp as a tack.

Steven R · Mar 10, 2013, 11:37 AM

Thanks for taking the time to look and comment James, Ted, and Ken. GBH have always made for interesting subjects to photograph.

HarjTT · Mar 10, 2013, 8:12 PM

For a min on that last pic I thought he was smoking a cigar !!! The first and last pics are cracking....

WCKSer · Mar 10, 2013, 9:30 PM

I think this Heron is picking up sticks to build a nest and getting ready for mating as spring is approaching. Nice captures!

Steven R · Mar 10, 2013, 9:47 PM

Thanks for the comments Harj and WCKSer.

This little guy still has some growing to do, and he does not yet have his fishing skills developed. He was funny to watch, as he would walk along the water, then get still and spear his target in the water. Unfortunately, he never got a fish. He would get a leaf or a stick, but then drop them after a few seconds as he realized they were not food. He will learn fast and soon he will be getting those fish. We are fortunate to be able to watch these families and their new babies grow up every year.

Scouse · Mar 11, 2013, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven R

Thanks for the comments Harj and WCKSer.

This little guy still has some growing to do, and he does not yet have his fishing skills developed. He was funny to watch, as he would walk along the water, then get still and spear his target in the water. Unfortunately, he never got a fish. He would get a leaf or a stick, but then drop them after a few seconds as he realized they were not food. He will learn fast and soon he will be getting those fish. We are fortunate to be able to watch these families and their new babies grow up every year.

We have a "rookery" (If that's the word) of them just a couple of miles up the island, our place is a fly over zone. Until they see my pond that is. My poor fish, or the survivors are shell shocked.
I think I'll send then all to the south east....

MarceloLI · Mar 11, 2013, 6:20 PM

Steven,

The detail on those pictures is amazing.

Marcelo

Mar 9, 2013, 4:47 PM	#1
Steven R Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 4,282	A baby bird visited my backyard today We have two nests of Great Blue Herons again this year in the tall pine trees on the other side of the pond. The babies are growing fast, and will soon be off on their own, but for now they are flying, but still coming back to the nests. One of the little ones visited my back yard today and I grabbed a few shots. As usual, taken with the E-3 and 50-200mm. It is only about two foot tall, still has a lot of growing to do, and is obviously learning to hunt. His total catch today was one leaf and one stick.

Mar 9, 2013, 7:07 PM	#2
James Emory Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 1,397	Great shots Steve. Looks like it speared a leaf and a small branch. __________________ Olympus E-3, Olympus 14-54mm lens, Olympus 35mm macro lens, Canon Pro 9000 Mk II Printer, Canon MP990 Printer, Slik U212 Tripod, Manfrotto monopod. Hasselblad H5D Medium Format DSLR with 80mm f2.8 lens. :-)

Mar 10, 2013, 10:34 AM	#4
Scouse Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Camano Island, WA. Posts: 1,985	Nice shots Steven. Great light, detail and sharp as a tack. __________________ Ken. "You are who you pretend to be." Kurt Vonnegut Jnr.

Mar 10, 2013, 9:30 PM	#7
WCKSer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,324	I think this Heron is picking up sticks to build a nest and getting ready for mating as spring is approaching. Nice captures! __________________ Canon 5D MKII, EF 24-105mm f/4L, EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 SP Di VC USD XLD. Canon EOS T3i, 18-55mm EF-S f/3.5-5.6 IS, 55-250mm EF-S f/4-5.6, Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM, 430 EXII Flash. Sony A200, Minolta AF 28-85mm f3.5-4.5, Minolta AF 50mm f/1.7, Minolta AF 70-210mm f/4, HVL-F42AM Flash. Samsung NX100 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS, Samsung SEF15A Flash, EVF10 Electronic Viewfinder. M4/3 system: Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic DMC-G3.

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Mar 9, 2013, 7:45 PM	#3
tkurkowski Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 3,318	Great shots, Steven. When he grows up he'll probably take care of the bad hair days when he starts noticing the ladies...

Mar 10, 2013, 11:37 AM	#5
Steven R Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 4,282	Thanks for taking the time to look and comment James, Ted, and Ken. GBH have always made for interesting subjects to photograph.

Mar 10, 2013, 8:12 PM	#6
HarjTT Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,060	For a min on that last pic I thought he was smoking a cigar !!! The first and last pics are cracking....

Mar 10, 2013, 9:47 PM	#8
Steven R Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 4,282	Thanks for the comments Harj and WCKSer. This little guy still has some growing to do, and he does not yet have his fishing skills developed. He was funny to watch, as he would walk along the water, then get still and spear his target in the water. Unfortunately, he never got a fish. He would get a leaf or a stick, but then drop them after a few seconds as he realized they were not food. He will learn fast and soon he will be getting those fish. We are fortunate to be able to watch these families and their new babies grow up every year.

Mar 11, 2013, 6:20 PM	#10
MarceloLI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Long Island - New York Posts: 846	Steven, The detail on those pictures is amazing. Marcelo