Great Blue Heron plus Two


I thought you’d enjoy a nice brief post with a few photographs to enjoy your weekend.  They were taken between my birthday on October 2 and October 4.  Hey, did I tell you that I turned 78 on that day on the 2nd?  Darn, I must have forgot.  They say that you lose two thing when you get old.  One is your memory.  I can’t remember what the second one is.

Great Blue Heron with fish

Anyway, we were driving around Middle Concho Park, checking out the rising level of the water.  We got over 7 inches of rain finally. and things are looking good.  This Great Blue Heron was enjoying himself, too, partaking of the goodies in the water.

Great Egret

This Great Egret was watching for the same thing, but I didn’t hang around long enough to see if he was as successful.  I love this reflection.

Belted Kingfisher

In another area we saw three Belted Kingfisher flying around and arguing over territorial rights.  This one finally perched across the river to catch it’s breath.

Click on any image to see an enlargement.

P.S. My Blurb publisher has offered a 20% discount on my book, “Birds, Beasts and Buttes”.  Click this link, Bob”s Book.  Use the code  FANS  at checkout.

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22 comments to Great Blue Heron plus Two

  1. Shelly says:

    Great photos bob … Especially the heron with a fish.

  2. Jo Woolf says:

    A belated ‘Happy Birthday’, Bob! You took some great photos to celebrate, as well.

  3. Gorgeous shots as usual, Bob!

  4. Jim Miller says:

    Great catch on both the feeding GBHE and the Belted Kingfisher.

  5. rondudley says:

    I’m especially fond of the GBH image Bob. The kingfisher is perhaps at the top of my nemesis bird list as I don’t see them very often and when I do they NEVER let me get close. Happy (belated) Birthday!

  6. avian101 says:

    Great shots Bob! Happy Birthday too! :)

  7. melissakoski says:

    just saw a great egret for the first time this week!! san camera of course! extra birthday loves Bob!

  8. Shannon says:

    I’m still laughing at your joke. I’ve not heard that one. Happy Belated. Kingfisher sure is a cute little fellow.

  9. Syl Lobato says:

    Your photos never cease to amaze me..I love them all..The Belted Kingfisher is a pistol…

  10. Hi, Bob, So glad they have made it possible for me to post on my Twitter account. I love that kingfisher photo. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope your new year gets you just what you are looking for and that each day leaves a gift for you as it passes!

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