Winter Blues?

On February 13, 2015February 13, 2015 By Mike and Christy

Seeing a Great Blue Heron take flight on a cold snowy day is a sure way to cure those mid-winter blues. Clear Creek in Denver, CO.

58 thoughts on “Winter Blues?”

paula graham

Yea..I agree..trying to work out what that orange ‘blob’ is on his body ,above the wing?

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February 13, 2015 at 1:55 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Paula, the orange is the coloration of the feathers on her wings. Many of the Blue Herons in our area have orange in that area, some a very rusty orange and other brighter.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 3:13 pm Reply
nananoyz

We saw one yesterday in Tallahassee. I love these birds.

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February 13, 2015 at 1:55 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi, they are amazing big birds and it is always a pleasure to see these guys. Hope your days going well and wishing you a great weekend.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 3:14 pm Reply
Jen Sawicky

Absolutely stunning!

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February 13, 2015 at 1:56 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, it is fun to see these guys in the snow as we mostly associate them around here with summer in the marsh near where we live. Hope you are having a great day.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 3:15 pm Reply
spugwash

I need to get myself and my camera back to Colorado

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February 13, 2015 at 2:09 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Yes, much to see and much fun to be had in CO. Although population is expanding and natural spaces around the front range are decreasing. Better get back soon. Have a great weekend.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 3:16 pm Reply
  1. spugwash
    
    We have family in Salida so hopefully get back soon
    
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    February 13, 2015 at 6:48 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Here’s to visiting Colorado soon. Take care.
      
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      February 13, 2015 at 7:54 pm Reply
Tammy

A stunning capture! WOW!

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February 13, 2015 at 2:47 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Tammy.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 3:16 pm Reply
Suzan

What huge wings! So beautiful! And that you managed to catch him right while taking flight! I’m really a bit envious about all the wildlife you’ve got there. 🙂
We don’t have much wildlife left, too many humans, too densely populated and not enough space to allow wildlife to bloom. Just some little birds, ducks, swans, hedgehogs, toads, an occasional marten, crows etc.
Some say, wolves are increasingly coming back via the Czech Republic and Russia, but once we had a single wild bear showing up in the alps and everyone panicked and there was a huge uproar in the media, until he got shot after a while. Mad world. 😦

So I always have to go to the zoo to see such beautiful animals you have right at your doorstep. Wonderful. 🙂

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February 13, 2015 at 2:49 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Suzan, although we do get to see magnificent animals and plants close to home as our population grows in our part of the USA we face the same dilemma and everyday we lament the loss of diversity of life in our area. Plants and animals once abundant we now rare and getting rarer every year. It is always a life giving treat to visit a place with abundance of life.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 3:08 pm Reply
  1. Suzan
    
    Thanks, interesting though sad information. I guess this applies for most parts of the world then. But I imagine the region nevertheless with more open space and less cramped than here. But anyway. 🙂
    
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    February 13, 2015 at 8:44 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Yes, we do have more open space than most of the main part of Europe but that is changing. So the only thing to do is get out and enjoy it instead of fretting it away.
      
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      February 13, 2015 at 8:50 pm Reply
      1. Suzan
        
        Very well said. 🙂
        
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        February 13, 2015 at 8:59 pm
      2. Mike Bizeau
        
        Thanks.
        
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        February 13, 2015 at 9:20 pm
Suzan

Reblogged this on sunnyi photography and commented:
I have to share this perfect picture against winter blues, shot by Mike Bizeau from http://naturehasnoboss.com

Watching beautiful wild animals and indulging in colorful flowers… Spring will come soon!

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February 13, 2015 at 2:54 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Suzan, thanks for sharing the photo and yes spring will come soon.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 3:03 pm Reply
Dina

What a great shot of this majestic bird!

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February 13, 2015 at 3:07 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Dina, seeing her in the snow made it even more special that day. Have a wonderful weekend.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 3:17 pm Reply
kathydoremus

N(ice) 🙂

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February 13, 2015 at 3:13 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
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  Indeed, unseasonably warm this weekend with no ice in sight. Thanks and have a wonderful day.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 3:18 pm Reply
Of Gardens

Gorgeous

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February 13, 2015 at 3:15 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Indeed and thanks for taking time to give some feedback. Hope your day is gong well and wishing you a fun filled weekend.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 3:19 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

Wonderful capture – so unusual seeing a heron in a snowy background. Kudos!

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February 13, 2015 at 3:59 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Eliza, it was indeed fun to see this heron in the snow and a surprise as well and we all need a surprise every once in awhile. Have a great weekend.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 5:54 pm Reply
  1. Eliza Waters
    
    Same to you and Christi. HVD!
    
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    February 13, 2015 at 8:11 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Thanks.
      
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      February 13, 2015 at 8:32 pm Reply
LisaJean

Fabulous capture! Such a beautiful creature!

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February 13, 2015 at 4:24 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks and thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it. Hope your day is gong well and wishing you a fun filled weekend.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 5:55 pm Reply
livingonchi

This is an absolutely stunning photograph. You must have stood in the cold for hours to capture this. Amazing job.

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February 13, 2015 at 5:03 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi and thanks, to be honest we were only out a short time that afternoon and initially watching some of the Goldeneye ducks. We got lucky and found this guy around the first corner.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 5:56 pm Reply
midmiocene

what a great site! 🙂

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February 13, 2015 at 6:31 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  thanks and hope you have a great weekend.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 7:53 pm Reply
avian101

Gorgeous shot! 🙂

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February 13, 2015 at 8:03 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks and have a wonderful weekend.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 8:31 pm Reply
Andy Oldham

Amazingly beautiful shot and contrast! I love it!

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February 13, 2015 at 8:41 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Andy and thanks. We were to surprised to see this big blue on the shore in the snow. They usually have flow the coop so to speak in this weather. Have a great weekend.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 8:49 pm Reply
  1. Andy Oldham
    
    Thanks Mike and you as well!
    
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    February 13, 2015 at 9:11 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      Thanks Andy I will.
      
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      February 13, 2015 at 9:19 pm Reply
Jane

Fantastic shot!

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February 13, 2015 at 10:45 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jane, hope your day is going well and wishing you a great weekend.
  
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  February 13, 2015 at 10:53 pm Reply
Lucy

What a beautiful bird! Great picture!! ❤

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February 14, 2015 at 6:46 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Lucy, hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
  
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  February 14, 2015 at 1:08 pm Reply
Judith StClaire

Great Photo of a Great Blue. Two days ago, I photographed a juvenile GB in Humboldt Bay just after it speared a steelhead. I watched it devour the fish and snapped it in the process. Although not nearly so dramatic as your beautiful art, you might like to see it. Here is the link: https://humboldtbayhome.wordpress.com/2015/02/12/grt-blu-w-big-fish/

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February 14, 2015 at 1:57 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Judith, amazing post and a great place to see birds. That indeed was one enormous fish for that guy to swallow. Bet they did not have to eat for a week.
  
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  February 14, 2015 at 3:53 pm Reply
clearstreamofreason

Reblogged this on Our beautiful life in this beautiful world.

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February 14, 2015 at 6:49 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks for sharing. Hope your day is great and wishing you a wonderful weekend.
  
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  February 14, 2015 at 7:12 pm Reply
David

Nice capture! The orange coloring at the base of the neck almost looks like a little hitchhiker with big eyes under an orange head.

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February 15, 2015 at 10:53 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks David and the orange coloration in the great blues plumage is quite interesting isn’t it. We were surprised to see him on the shore in the snow and we just pulled out the camera when he decided to take off. Right place and right time that day. Have a great day and wishing you an wonderful week ahead.
  
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  February 15, 2015 at 10:58 pm Reply
alina

what a beautiful bird and a beautiful photo! 🙂

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February 16, 2015 at 4:30 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Alina, hope your day is going well. The great Blue Heron is an amazing looking creature and we were lucky that day to see on win the snow.
  
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  February 16, 2015 at 2:37 pm Reply
Diana Blair Revell

Stunning.

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February 18, 2015 at 12:17 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Diana.
  
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  February 18, 2015 at 12:44 am Reply
dariusmorgendorfer

great)

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February 24, 2015 at 1:07 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, hope you are having a great week.
  
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  February 24, 2015 at 3:25 am Reply

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