Most of you remember the post that I published a couple of weeks ago of the fledglings on the Great Blue Heron nest. I assumed that the chick would be gone within another week. Not so. I went by there over the weekend and there they were. As I arrived, the adult was just landing to give the kids a feeding. What a sight. Those “little” guys got into a frenzy. All I could see was flying wing, beaks, feet. Check this image out. Is this a riot or what? There are three chicks plus the adult in this picture.
Hey, Ma, we're still hungry
- Canon EOS 7D
- Canon 500mm – tripod mounted with Wimberley II Gimball head
- 1/160 @ f13
- ISO 200
- Lens focal distance 500
After they were fed, the adult took off and flew upstream, probably to find another helping for the little critters. Two of them snookered down for a nap but this one decided he wanted to look around a bit. I was finally able to focus, (pun intended), on getting a better composition and photograph.
Great Blue Heron - fledgling
- Canon EOS 7D
- Canon 500mm tripod mounted on Wimberley II gimbal head.
- 1/800 @ f10
- ISO 400
- Lens focal distance 500mm
I hope you like the photos. I had my left eye surgery yesterday and I have discovered a whole new world out there. Now I can get back to doing what I do best, and try to come up with some more new images. Click on any of the photos for an enlargement. Also, of course, to vote for one of my photos, click here People’s Choice.
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