Tag Archives: Great Blue Heron

Our old friend

Stalking a little morsel –       Stood like that for 10 minutes without moving a muscle. The most patient bird I’ve ever seen.    

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More from the zoo

The heron was looking none too pleased with the results of his attempts at poaching the penguins’ lunch –       The penguins were laughing at the heron –     Ask my New Zelander friend why he’s hiding … Continue reading

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Say hello to my little friend

He’s not so little, but judging by the looks of him, I think he’s a youngster –       He’s been rooting around the Lyon Creek spillway by the Burke-Gillman Trail for the last week or so. Easy fishing … Continue reading

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Perseverance

Our friend the Great Blue Heron teaching us all about it –       Never mind that it was 7am, the water was 50 degrees and some idiot with a camera and a cup of coffee was watching from … Continue reading

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He ain’t yellow like the one on TV,

But that’s a BIG bird –       Our friend the Great Blue Heron. And his 6 foot wingspan. Big bird indeed.    

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Dude, you CAN’T eat my fish

Now SCRAM!!!     In all likelihood, he’ll be back tomorrow to have another look-see. Big-ass bird.    

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Great Blue Heron

On his turf. At first he was a bit shy –     After a while, he warmed up to me got hungry enough to go back to fishing –     Awesome creature. I’m sure the frogs and turtles that … Continue reading

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Not so unexpected visitor stopped by today

It is fall, and it seems to be the heron’s favorite time of the year to visit. He was having a look around the pond and poking at the netting. No doubt reminiscing about the savory sweet flavors of koi and … Continue reading

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