Have you ever noticed how a blue heron walks? No wonder they're skinny!
Compare these photos, taken about 3 seconds apart; everything is moving. He stands tall, drops to a horizontal stalking position, stretches forward. His neck twists, straightens, bends in a tight backwards S. Even the feather decorations (back of the head, breast) bounce around from one photo to the next.
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| Stepping out smartly, self-confident and cheerful, enjoying the sunshine. |
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| Sudden interest, concentration. |
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| In a hurry. |
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| Purposeful. Not wasting any time. |
He can stand still for long periods, without moving a feather, when he's watching for a fish, but he makes up for it in transit.
Great bird - great photos!
ReplyDeletelove these guys and gals. always entertaining and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo characterful!
ReplyDeleteI've not seen one like this in real life - I am only familiar with grey herons and, with them, it's their flight which astonishes me.
Lucy