It is a short post this time, due to time constraints. We got out for a while yesterday morning and found that some of the shore birds are returning. Although we weren’t close enough to get acceptable images, we saw various sandpipers, ibises, and some waders.
I will include a couple Great Blue Heron photos here that we spotted in Middle Concho Park.
Great Blue Heron in tree.
Great Blue Heron wading
Farther on we did come across a bunch of Least Sandpipers. I am not great at IDing sandpiper type birds, but I believe I am right on this one.
Least Sandpiper
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Great Great blue Heron!
I loved the second shot the most. 
I especially like the settings you caught the herons in Bob.
Always love your pics and that first heron one is just gorgeous with that softly dappled backdrop.
Super images Bob…time constraints and all!!!
Thanks a lot, David. I really appreciate your comments.
Bob, I think that is a Least Sandpiper too. Wonderful Heron images!
Thanks, Mia, that’s what I thought.
Thanks for sharing the photos. The GBH are such striking birds and the Sandpiper paused long enough for you to take his picture – that was nice of him! Hope you continue to see more birds and enjoy the time out looking. That is half the fun!
Thanks for the comment, Beth. I agree, looking for the birds is definitely half of the fun.
That sandpiper photo is stunning… and of course I always enjoy great blues.
Thank you very much, Merrill. I always appreciate your comments.
Excellent shots, Bob! Love that photo of the Great Blue on the water, he just stands out from his surroundings.
Thanks, Gracie. I think that one is my favorite of the two.
I just love the herons, with such a shortage of running water here this year i have only seen a very few.. and none in our trees.. hope they are back next year.. c
Thanks for the comment, Cecilia. I hope you get to see those herons again soon. They are so beautiful.