The Red Eye Flight

On March 3, 2016March 2, 2016 By Mike and Christy

A Black Crowned Night Heron with the reddest eye I have seen on one of these guys takes flight over Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge, Walden, CO.

32 thoughts on “The Red Eye Flight”

Maria Wijk

Lovely capture.

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March 3, 2016 at 2:20 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Maria.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:31 pm Reply
David

Great capture. For me, everything in this photo is just right.

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March 3, 2016 at 2:56 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks David, Most of the photos of these guys in flight we have taken end up in the reject bin so it was fun to get this one.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:31 pm Reply
belindagroverphotography

Wonderful image.

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March 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Belinda.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:31 pm Reply
lensandpensbysally

Stunning bird and beautifully captured.

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March 3, 2016 at 3:24 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:31 pm Reply
Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature

Beautiful photo! Hard to get such clarity when they are in flight. Clever title!
Mary

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March 3, 2016 at 3:36 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, and it is fun to try to get flight photos an when one turns out it is always a treat.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:30 pm Reply
lauramacky

Wonderful capture!! We have one that hangs out by the pond but I haven’t seen it in flight.

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March 3, 2016 at 5:28 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Laura, we also usually see these birds on the edge of a pond or river fishing so getting a capture of one in flight was a treat. Hope your day is going well.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:30 pm Reply
  1. lauramacky
    
    You’re welcome Mike. 🙂
    
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    March 9, 2016 at 6:00 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      🙂
      
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      March 10, 2016 at 12:37 am Reply
A Curious Introvert

Wonderful photograph and great title.

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March 3, 2016 at 7:52 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:26 pm Reply
Eliza Waters

Great title and what a stellar photograph!

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March 3, 2016 at 9:49 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Eliza.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:26 pm Reply
Jane Lurie

I usually see these sitting and it’s amazing how vibrant they are flying. Agree, your title is very clever, Mike. Cool capture!

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March 4, 2016 at 3:54 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jane, we also see these busy fishing or hunting along the edge of ponds or on rocks in the river. It is always fun to capture one flying and especially have a photo in flight turn out good.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:25 pm Reply
bcsongbird

Great capture ~ that red eye really stands out!

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March 4, 2016 at 6:08 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, this guys eye was the reddest I have seen on a BCNH. Most seem a bit more orange.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:24 pm Reply
kathydoremus

Amazing! You have to submit this photo somewhere!

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March 4, 2016 at 1:15 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Kathy, any suggestion for a location to submit it to.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:24 pm Reply
  1. kathydoremus
    
    I wish I knew of somewhere more “prestigious”…but I would at least do a Birding type magazine. I have had a picture published by Birds and Blooms, and yours is by far better.
    
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    March 9, 2016 at 4:57 pm Reply
    1. Mike Bizeau
      
      You encouragement is more than enough. I have spent little time seeking out publishing opportunities so any advice is welcome.
      
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      March 9, 2016 at 5:30 pm Reply
Martha Johnston

What an elegant view of a BCNH! Wow!

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March 4, 2016 at 1:25 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Martha.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:23 pm Reply
Celebrate Silence

Great capture!

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March 4, 2016 at 4:39 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, it is fun to get these guys flying.
  
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  March 9, 2016 at 3:20 pm Reply
AYR

Your photos are fantastic.

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March 31, 2016 at 12:55 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks and thanks for the feedback as we really enjoy reading it and appreciate the time it took to give it. Hope your day is gong well.
  
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  April 6, 2016 at 3:16 pm Reply