A Blue Heron waits, and waits, and waits for the rain to finally end, taking it all in stride although there was maybe a twinge grumpiness beginning showing on their face. Photographed along the Northern California Coast. Dec, 2015.
A Blue Heron waits, and waits, and waits for the rain to finally end, taking it all in stride although there was maybe a twinge grumpiness beginning showing on their face. Photographed along the Northern California Coast. Dec, 2015.
nature has no boss 
I like to watch them fly. They look prehistoric.
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Hi, just watched several in flight this past weekend. So big and with the neck made into that s-shape they are so unique.
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Pterodactyls
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indeed
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That’s probably his normal look! 🙂
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I agree but I decided to give the benefit of the doubt given the rain storm going on. Hope your dong well and having a great day.
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Thanks Mike. It’s a cold winter Friday morning here in Melbourne but otherwise all good!
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If I may ask, how cold is a cold winters morning in Melourne?
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It depends. This morning was about 2 degrees celsisus.
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Well, that is indeed a chilly way to start the day.
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Wouldn’t want to cross that bird in a dark alley.
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Now way especially with that sharp beak he has.
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Love your pictures. In trying to create a windbreak on the north side of our property, I didn’t realize I was also creating a bird sanctuary. Love nature. I took pictures of storm clouds last evening. They were awesome.
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A bird sanctuary by happy accident is not a bad thing at all. I also like photographing clouds so transient and indeed awesome. Hope your day is gong well and thanks for the feedback on the blog we really appreciate it.
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What a beauty!
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He is a good looking guy for sure. Hope your summer is treating you well.
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Love the purple-blue of the Great Blue Heron in flight ! We have lots of blues and great blues along the Maumee River every Fall.
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That must be a treat so have them visit and being able to see them in flight is wonderful. I enjoy getting a close-up view and realizing their fester colors are so varied and unique. Thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it.
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Your welcome! Looking forward to more, and the return of our birds, here, in Napoleon, as well.
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Thanks.
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He sure looks grumpy!
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It rained and rained and rained some more so he has a reason to be a little grumpy.
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Ahh, he’s not grumpy, he’s just being very patient…
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You are probably right and patience was indeed required as it did rain for over a day full on.
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I do love their ability to change their appearance just by drawing in their necks. This is definitely a very grumpy look. 🙂
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Hi and i agree. They look like completely different birds with neck in or neck out so to speak.
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I love these birds. When rafting, or kayaking on the local river they almost always follow us along the ride. Nice composition.
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That must be a treat to have them along on a river trip. Our seem to avoid us while on the water keeping a safe distance and flying always just a bit ahead of us.
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