JUNE 10, 2021
I’ve been after good shots of a Great Blue Heron for this year since the year began. Today was the payoff. Up until today, this was the best I had:
April 24, 2021
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Dellinger’s Pond is getting very grown over with pond lilies and heavy foliage along the dike. Just walking in presents a small challenge any more.
This plum tree branch is loaded with fruit and hanging right at eye level across the pathway. The path itself is nearly covered over.
Getting near ripe for the picking.
We had a spot of rain through the night. The sky in the background is actually lingering fog cover.
There are a couple of spots left that I can get to that provide a view across the pond, just a few feet farther beyond where the above photo was taken. I’ve got good view access to some trees from there, and also across the pond. I hadn’t been set up with the tripod for more than a few minutes when this Great Blue Heron flew in down at the far end. Took me a few seconds to get it sighted in my camera monitor, with the help of my binoculars.
The video came out well:
Now It’s Your Turn
What have you noted happening in your area or travels? As usual post your observations as well as their general location in the comments.
Thank you.
