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.
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Bob, the reflection of the egret is striking, well done, and I really like the great blue heron, too. Now, about the belted kingfisher – I love your photo morethan I love the bird. Here, the kingfishers have a sort of symbiotic relationship with the great blue herons: the kingfishers serve as a sort of early warning system and alert the herons upon my approach. I can be scoping out a location, getting into position for a nice shot without the heron detecting my presence, and then suddenly a kingfisher will swoop off making that unmistakable “slipping fanbelt” noise of theirs and spook the heron. This has happened repeatedly over nearly a decade. Lol.
Babs, I certainly enjoy reading your thoughtful comments. I have started following your blog, also. I know I will enjoy it.
Thanks Bob!
Great photos bob … Especially the heron with a fish.
Thanks, Shelly. I appreciate you.
A belated ‘Happy Birthday’, Bob! You took some great photos to celebrate, as well.
Thank you very much, Jo. I appreciate it. :-)
Gorgeous shots as usual, Bob!
Thanks a bunch, Donna. I appreciate it.
Great catch on both the feeding GBHE and the Belted Kingfisher.
Thank you, Jim.
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!
I don’t get close to those Kingfishers very often either. Read my next post tomorrow. :-)
Great shots Bob! Happy Birthday too! :)
Thank,H.J.
just saw a great egret for the first time this week!! san camera of course! extra birthday loves Bob!
You gotta start carrying your camera, Melissa. :-) Thanks for the birthday wishes. :-)
Happy Birthday!
Thanks, Julia.
I’m still laughing at your joke. I’ve not heard that one. Happy Belated. Kingfisher sure is a cute little fellow.
My sense of humor still shines through. :-) Thanks for your comment, Shannon.
Your photos never cease to amaze me..I love them all..The Belted Kingfisher is a pistol…
Thanks once again, Syl. I appreciate it.
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!
Thanks, Merrill. I know nothing about Twitter, but I really appreciate all of your kind words.