HI, they typically do not stay all winter here as well. It has been a very warm fall up until this week so the proper cues for the herons departure have probably arrived here. We do however see black crowned night herons all winter.
Hi Mike this is an amazing photo!  The GBH’s I try to photograph always get spooked before I get close enough for my 600mm lens to get something as close and clear as you have here. Would you mind sharing your camera info? I love being on your mailing list. I always know when I open the NHNB email it will make me smile. Thanks for that :). Cheers,Mary EllenÂ
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Hi and thanks for the thoughtful comment we really appreciate it. We used a Nikon D700 and probably a Nikon 80-400 lens for that shot. This shot was lucky as we had a clear view of the Heron. Quite often they near the reeds and we also spook them without even knowing they are present. Hope your weekend is going well and thanks again.
Hi George and thanks for the feedback and taking time to leave it. We don’t see herons much in the snow so this was a nice encounter and perhaps just a bit of luck in timing the flight photo. Hope you are having a great day.
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WOW!
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Thanks and thanks for taking time to leave us some feedback. We do appreciate it. Hope your day is going well and you have a great weekend.
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Gorgeous, Mike. It gives me goose pimples and moist eyes. What a beauty!
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Thanks Dina, that is a very thoughtful comment. We appreciate it . Hope your weekend is going well.
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Very nice. Prehistoric.
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Hi JIm, the GBH is fascinating almost pterodactyl like bid for sure.
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Excellent, excellent shot!
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Thanks, it was fun watching this one along the ponds edge and we got lucky with the timing of catching her in flight.
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Great capture Mike!
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Thanks Laura.
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welcome 🙂
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Amazing!
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Thanks Sarah, hope your day is going well.
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Do they over-winter there? Ours (PEI Canada) come early and stay late, sometimes through late or early snowfalls, but they don’t stay all winter.
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HI, they typically do not stay all winter here as well. It has been a very warm fall up until this week so the proper cues for the herons departure have probably arrived here. We do however see black crowned night herons all winter.
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What a beautiful photograph!
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Thanks, we were surprised to find this one hanging out in the snow and lucky to catch her in flight.
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Hi Mike this is an amazing photo!  The GBH’s I try to photograph always get spooked before I get close enough for my 600mm lens to get something as close and clear as you have here. Would you mind sharing your camera info? I love being on your mailing list. I always know when I open the NHNB email it will make me smile. Thanks for that :). Cheers,Mary EllenÂ
From: nature has no boss To: mehill@rocketmail.com Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2016 8:03 AM Subject: [New post] After the snow #yiv5870728988 a:hover {color:red;}#yiv5870728988 a {text-decoration:none;color:#0088cc;}#yiv5870728988 a.yiv5870728988primaryactionlink:link, #yiv5870728988 a.yiv5870728988primaryactionlink:visited {background-color:#2585B2;color:#fff;}#yiv5870728988 a.yiv5870728988primaryactionlink:hover, #yiv5870728988 a.yiv5870728988primaryactionlink:active {background-color:#11729E;color:#fff;}#yiv5870728988 WordPress.com | Mike Bizeau posted: “A great Blue Heron takes off form along the edge of the pond after a recent snow. Denver, CO.” | |
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Hi and thanks for the thoughtful comment we really appreciate it. We used a Nikon D700 and probably a Nikon 80-400 lens for that shot. This shot was lucky as we had a clear view of the Heron. Quite often they near the reeds and we also spook them without even knowing they are present. Hope your weekend is going well and thanks again.
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Love this photo! Thanks for sharing it.
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Thanks Julianne, hope your day is going well.
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Fantastic!!
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Thanks and hope you are having a great weekend.
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You too. 🙂
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Thanks, although chilly it has been a great weekend so far.
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Great timing, Mike. He looks so graceful which isn’t always the case. 🙂 Terrific clarity and color against the snowy landscape.
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Thanks Jane, it is not often we see a heron in the snow so this was a fun encounter. Hope your day is going well and your weekend filled with fun.
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wow, Mike. great shot!
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Thanks LB, hope you are having a great day.
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Wow, great frozen moment in time! 😉
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🙂
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Wow…which lens you used for this shot
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HI we used a nikon 80-400.
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Thanks…and happy clicking!!!
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Hi Andrew, thanks for suing the photo.
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It is a really beautiful sight and even after 50 years in Australia I miss such visions
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love the photo 🙂
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Thanks.
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Brilliant shot!
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Thanks and thanks for the feedback as we really enjoy hearing what other think about the blog. Hope you are having a great day.
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Stunning photo – the colours and the movement are astounding.
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Hi George and thanks for the feedback and taking time to leave it. We don’t see herons much in the snow so this was a nice encounter and perhaps just a bit of luck in timing the flight photo. Hope you are having a great day.
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The heron looks magnificent Mike – a superb photo.
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Gorgeous image!
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Thanks and thanks for the feedback. We really appreciate it. Hope you are having a wonderful day.
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What fabulous photography!
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