Wednesday, May 9, 2012

White-faced Heron

This post is for World Bird Wednesday.

The light was beautiful down at the bay the other morning.  This photo was taken very close to where the last photo in the previous post was taken - but in such different light.

I saw a total of 4 Little Egrets...

...but didn't manage to get close to any of them.

I was almost back to the parking place again when I saw another bird standing very still in the water.

It flew off also but perched up in a tree close by and I could see it was a White-faced heron (Ardea novaehollandiae).
 


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29 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    You're right beautiful lighting, and the heron close ups are great. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  2. Brian KingMay 9, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    That heron is gorgeous! I've never seen one before. Beautiful scenery, Mick!

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  3. TexWisGirlMay 9, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    i like the heron that looks like it's actually sitting in the water. but that white-faced is really neat looking!

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  4. DaveMay 9, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Mick - I dont know if your intention was to start at long distance and bring the birds closer wqith each image? but it works very very well

    Love it

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  5. theconstantwalkerMay 9, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    A beautiful Heron to see Mick... Stunning images.

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  6. NatureFootstepMay 9, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    nice looking heron. One I have not seen before. Thanks for sharing it. :)
    BTW, I did see some more waders. :)

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  7. eileeninmdMay 9, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Great birds and photos. It is neat seeing new birds on your blog. I never knew there was a white face heron. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. TammyMay 9, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    The white faced heron is a new one on me. Beautiful, and yes, the lighting was perfect :)

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  9. Kathie BrownMay 9, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    What a beauty the white-faced is! I do love the lighting in that first shot of the bay. What a pleasant way to start the day.

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  10. NancyMay 9, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Very pretty bird -- glad it stopped to pose for you. :)

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  11. ReenaMay 9, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Beautiful photos of the white faced heron! Love 'em!

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  12. RajeshMay 9, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Wonderful shots. The close up shots are too good.

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  13. NatureStopMay 9, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    I've never seen a white-faced heron before...and wonderful shots as usual.Thanks for sharing.

    Shantana

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  14. Gillian OlsonMay 9, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Beautiful light and wonderful reflections too.

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  15. A wondering starMay 9, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Very beautiful pictures!
    The first is so soothing, a pleasure.
    Beautiful birds.
    Thanks for sharing

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  16. LindaMay 9, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    great photo of the heron, would love to see one of that variety

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  17. ArijaMay 9, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Lovely heron shots Mick. Don't you love it when herons and egrets go into deep water to their shoulders?

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  18. AnonymousMay 10, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    What a lovely series this is!

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  19. Hilke BrederMay 10, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    Such beautiful vistas! So much room to breathe!

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  20. LizMay 10, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Wonderful shots, Mick. Those last 2 are brilliant!! Lovely lighting.

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  21. Modesto ViegasMay 10, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Goos heron shots!

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  22. DebbieMay 10, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    talk about saving the best for last, WoW, that heron is gorgeous, gorgeous!!

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  23. Stewart MMay 10, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Hi there - nice pictures. Always have had a soft spot for herons - used to see them a lot when I fished as a kid.

    Cheers - Stewart M

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  24. BlueShellMay 11, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    Amazing! Lovely...all the photos. Bshell

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  25. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 11, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    What a pretty heron -- different from "ours." I love the water and reflections -- this is my kind of place. Thanks Mick.

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  26. LarryMay 12, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Awesome shots of the White-faced Heron Mick! A bird I did not know until now. What a beauty!

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  27. Connie SmileyMay 13, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Love the egrets in flight, and especially the last heron shot--fantastic!

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  28. Kenneth Cole SchneiderMay 14, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Beautiful images. There is such an interesting variety of herons and egrets around the world.

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  29. EG CameraGirlMay 15, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Love those heron closeups!

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