tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post6222934132966289578..comments2023-11-29T14:32:40.659+00:00Comments on Wildlife Watching with FAB.: Time with a Grey Heron.FABhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-78034336510949717012011-04-02T18:12:37.003+01:002011-04-02T18:12:37.003+01:00Hi texwisgirl. My pleasure.Hi texwisgirl. My pleasure.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-70172723044762760642011-04-02T01:56:01.372+01:002011-04-02T01:56:01.372+01:00Wow! Lovely bird! Love his dark charcoal grey ac...Wow! Lovely bird! Love his dark charcoal grey accents. So interesting - his dark, almost black, shoulder patches whereas the Great Blue has rusty brown spots there. And his dark head feathers whereas the Great Blue has dark blue. So similiar and yet so different. Thanks for sharing these!!! Truly! <br /><br />(Hope your family gets some closure. :))TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510099344729038541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-72022363788566056652010-07-15T08:33:32.840+01:002010-07-15T08:33:32.840+01:00KaHolly. Appreciation gratefully accepted Karen. T...KaHolly. Appreciation gratefully accepted Karen. The subject was very confiding so that helped a lot.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-16211840194855937792010-07-15T00:34:34.892+01:002010-07-15T00:34:34.892+01:00Frank, I don't know how I missed this post, bu...Frank, I don't know how I missed this post, but I'm glad I took a peek back! All I can say is, "Wow!!" Talk about being in the right place at the right time. This is, perhaps, my all time favorite series of photos on your blog, and you've got some dandies. You can stand up and take a bow now!! ~karenKaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-50507858012219072922010-04-13T21:51:03.528+01:002010-04-13T21:51:03.528+01:00Thanks John. It was an unexpected encounter that I...Thanks John. It was an unexpected encounter that I just couldn't pass up.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-30973702364784566292010-04-13T20:46:14.476+01:002010-04-13T20:46:14.476+01:00Superb selection of photos Frank. What a great enc...Superb selection of photos Frank. What a great encounter and opportunity.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-15638386760604013252010-04-12T14:50:45.705+01:002010-04-12T14:50:45.705+01:00Richard. Cheers, and at last I got something close...Richard. Cheers, and at last I got something close!<br /><br />TonyC. I am surprised with all your skills. All I need now are some very close Waders!<br /><br />Chris P. Definitely distance in miles and time.<br /><br />SAPPhotographs (Joan). They are super characters to watch and the close encounter was definitely a bonus.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-48947081840368199002010-04-12T10:21:26.362+01:002010-04-12T10:21:26.362+01:00These are terrific shots Frank!! WOW!! Sometimes i...These are terrific shots Frank!! WOW!! Sometimes it is so difficut to get close enough. We have them here too and they are one of my favourites.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-9624077267190125172010-04-12T00:37:33.084+01:002010-04-12T00:37:33.084+01:00Good images - seems clear that the ocean separated...Good images - seems clear that the ocean separated this heron from the great blue - that and some evolutionary time!Chris Petrakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637163831402534158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-61903525247710438412010-04-12T00:01:07.892+01:002010-04-12T00:01:07.892+01:00Very jealous Frank - never managed to get this clo...Very jealous Frank - never managed to get this close to a Grey Heron. Great sequence, Well DoneTonyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902500115972095070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-85506462327841444562010-04-11T23:29:23.404+01:002010-04-11T23:29:23.404+01:00Great shots Frank.Great shots Frank.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875150610109193368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-37521788243491262002010-04-11T22:33:59.927+01:002010-04-11T22:33:59.927+01:00Hilke Breder. Thanks. He sure was a 'dandy'...Hilke Breder. Thanks. He sure was a 'dandy' and very similar to your Great Blue.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-90505090674629931642010-04-11T22:24:45.974+01:002010-04-11T22:24:45.974+01:00Amazing shots of the Grey Heron! What a handsome b...Amazing shots of the Grey Heron! What a handsome bird! Looks like a twin of our Great Blue H.Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-39201411576625121732010-04-11T22:08:20.990+01:002010-04-11T22:08:20.990+01:00Keith. Sure was.
Roy. Just like a few 'humans...Keith. Sure was.<br /><br />Roy. Just like a few 'humans' I know! Lol.<br /><br />Chris. Cheers..You forget the chilling breeze in these moments.<br /><br />Cheryl. It visits you for a snack presumably? Yes, their slow flapping flight is distinctive. I haven't mastered inflight pics yet!<br /><br />Jenny. This opportunity probably won't happen again for me for a long time. I'm sure you'll have some luck soon.<br /><br />Shirleyanne. Always a delight to watch at any distance. Pleased to be able to share them with you.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-6937373563204801262010-04-11T21:29:20.009+01:002010-04-11T21:29:20.009+01:00Such Brilliant photos of the Heron Frank! Recently...Such Brilliant photos of the Heron Frank! Recently visited RSPB nature area, specifically to see Herons & their nest. Unfortunately, too far away to get any good shots. Loved your close-ups.Shirleyannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12219451442180410908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-91921110908465720222010-04-11T20:42:53.917+01:002010-04-11T20:42:53.917+01:00Fantastic photos Frank! I'm glad you were able...Fantastic photos Frank! I'm glad you were able to get so close. I haven't managed that with my local Herons as yet. Something to strive for! (-:Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633626482754161886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-32051361632959995002010-04-11T20:29:16.195+01:002010-04-11T20:29:16.195+01:00They are magnificent birds....I love to watch them...They are magnificent birds....I love to watch them in flight. They always look so pre-historic.<br /><br />I have one that visits my pond occasionally. Sadly I have never been able to get a photograph....as soon as I leave the house it flees.<br /><br />Your photographs are just amazing.....Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-49080540170438086042010-04-11T19:13:44.506+01:002010-04-11T19:13:44.506+01:00Very cool Franl... he really posed for you and you...Very cool Franl... he really posed for you and you got superb close-up pictures. Congrats... Funny to see his feathers flying in the wind. Hope you did not get totally frozen ;-)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336362938871245037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-62506438663111373582010-04-11T19:12:39.673+01:002010-04-11T19:12:39.673+01:00Super images Frank. They are funny creatures, some...Super images Frank. They are funny creatures, sometimes they take no notice of you and other times they take off at the very sight of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-54925338616260775932010-04-11T18:49:48.751+01:002010-04-11T18:49:48.751+01:00Great to be able to get so close to these Frank.Great to be able to get so close to these Frank.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-53015022124360712562010-04-11T17:57:59.951+01:002010-04-11T17:57:59.951+01:00JRandSue. Cheers John, much appreciated.
Angad. T...JRandSue. Cheers John, much appreciated.<br /><br />Angad. Thanks. I'm trying my best when conditions allow.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-87727935569661409132010-04-11T17:56:05.914+01:002010-04-11T17:56:05.914+01:00Lois. Sure is..Thanks.
Kelly. I have to admit thi...Lois. Sure is..Thanks.<br /><br />Kelly. I have to admit this one one of the easiest photocalls I've ever had and most unusual for a Heron not to immediately fly away so I was 'chuffed' to bits. I'll be interested to hear how the digiscoping progresses.<br /><br />Warren. I did wonder if it was deaf and blind..Lol.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-22318384068161578732010-04-11T17:39:47.474+01:002010-04-11T17:39:47.474+01:00Nice images Frank... :)
Regards,
AngadNice images Frank... :)<br /><br />Regards,<br />AngadAngad Achappahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15898151365368074196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-25992671508098909812010-04-11T17:10:08.380+01:002010-04-11T17:10:08.380+01:00Well done Frank, great pics. It's not often yo...Well done Frank, great pics. It's not often you can get anywhere near these birds.Warren Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042798315431561018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906944037951213307.post-52452376908975641332010-04-11T16:58:15.634+01:002010-04-11T16:58:15.634+01:00Stunning shots Frank,magic.
John.Stunning shots Frank,magic.<br />John.JRandSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578266188930995611noreply@blogger.com