“Itchin’ Feels Good!”
An image from August of 2016, this Green Heron has the oddest expression while itching. Taken at Ridgefield NWR. Canon 7D Mark II, 1/1250, f4, ISO 320, 500mm, 11:20 a.m. Continue Reading
Posts Tagged ‘green heron’
Things are looking up!
A Green Heron I spent a lot of time with back on Aug. 4, 2016, at Ridgefield, Wa. Â Lots of interesting poses from this bird. Â Not sure if it’s just stretching or actually following something it has spotted in the sky. Canon 7D Mark II, 1/1250, f4, ISO 320, 500mm, 11:07 a. ... Continue Reading
“Do I have to throw it back??”
A Green Heron nabs a ‘fish’ on Aug. 4, 2016, at the Ridgefield NWR. LARGEVIEW! Canon 7D Mark II, 1/1250, f4, ISO 320, 500mm, 11:22 a.m. Continue Reading
Green on Green
August 4, 2016, at the Ridgefield NWR, a Green Heron posed for me and let me take almost 700 shots. Â It was hard to pick a pose for today’s image and I’ll probably be sharing a few more in the near future. LARGEVIEW! Canon 7D Mark II, 1/1250, f4, ISO 320, 500mm, 11:2 ... Continue Reading
Broken-billed Green Heron with tongue
Through the viewfinder I did not notice that this Green Heron had a bill with a broken tip.  The injury apparently does not hinder the bird’s ability to hunt as it looks quite healthy.  The tongue action is something I did intentionally capture.  Taken Sep. 8, 2014, at ... Continue Reading
Green Heron Portrait
I was excited to spot this pretty, young Green Heron at the Ridgefield NWR, Sep. 8, 2014. Â These birds are sometimes known to hunt by luring in fish by using items such as insects, dropping the bait within the heron’s striking distance. Â Canon 5D Mark III, 1/640, f4, ISO ... Continue Reading
Sep. 26, 2013 – Ridgefield NWR – 8 Im ...
Sep. 26 was another early fall day at the Ridgefield NWR, where the wildlife activity was much below what I would prefer. Â But when I limit myself to shooting wildlife in their natural wildlife settings and habitats, I know to expect these kinds of days especially at this time o ... Continue Reading
More Summer Shots: July 19 & Aug. 1, 2012 †...
As I mentioned in my previous blog post, my intentions were to post a “marathon” session of photos to get my posting caught up to the current date. That didn’t work out so well, so I am now thinking I will begin posting my current day’s shoot relatively ... Continue Reading
Green Heron Stretch
This Green Heron did a unique stretch during my 90 minutes of watching it. Taken with a Canon 40D, 1/200, f6.3, ISO500, Canon 400mm f5.6L lens, Sep. 7, 2010, at Ridgefield NWR. Continue Reading
