Absolutely terrific pictures, Ken, of the bird's magnificent plumage! (Is this the same bird?) We have become friends with a stubborn stoic heron at one stretch of the Oxford canal, who evokes alternately admiration, awe, fears of loneliness, and a model of patience. It seems to lack competitors.
Great pics of the heron! We have many here as well.......love those birds. They nest way up high in the trees here, with their chicks, in Beacon Hill Park.
Cameron, hugs, gracias! One of my favourite birds too. (Though I'd seen them aloft, flying over, between marshes and such, I wasn't expecting a heron in the centre of this city in particular.) I would love for you to walk me around your environs, high nests and all...
Such amazing photos of a beautiful beautiful bird. Love the close ups of her feet, the swirly pattern of the water. What an eye you have, Ken. You are such an artist. By the way, I borrowed two Amsterdam photos from you for a story recently. I wasn't sure if you saw it. Thanks so much for letting me feature them.
Absolutely terrific pictures, Ken, of the bird's magnificent plumage! (Is this the same bird?) We have become friends with a stubborn stoic heron at one stretch of the Oxford canal, who evokes alternately admiration, awe, fears of loneliness, and a model of patience. It seems to lack competitors.
Thanks. (yes the same bird. I just crept closer....) And well put, on "your" heron's many moods....
Fantastic images and story, Ken!
Scarlett!
Amazing photos Ken!
Amy, gracias. I am so eager for news of you and yours.
Thanks, Ken! I do have lots to update you on! Will send you an overdue email soon :) Glad to see you are enjoying research, as always.
Superb.
Gulp, comin' from you
Great pics of the heron! We have many here as well.......love those birds. They nest way up high in the trees here, with their chicks, in Beacon Hill Park.
Cameron, hugs, gracias! One of my favourite birds too. (Though I'd seen them aloft, flying over, between marshes and such, I wasn't expecting a heron in the centre of this city in particular.) I would love for you to walk me around your environs, high nests and all...
I'll have to send you some pics the next time I'm near the nests. Hope all is well.....we miss you.....CHEERS!
Strange feathers on its neck
The Heron has its tale to tell, well noted.
Beautiful
Such amazing photos of a beautiful beautiful bird. Love the close ups of her feet, the swirly pattern of the water. What an eye you have, Ken. You are such an artist. By the way, I borrowed two Amsterdam photos from you for a story recently. I wasn't sure if you saw it. Thanks so much for letting me feature them.
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Thanks to you