Sunday, November 9, 2008

Great Blue Heron at Veteran's Park

These photographs of the Great Blue Heron were taken October 2 at Veterans Park in Spring City, Tennessee.

I rarely go to Veterans Park without seeing at least one Great Blue Heron, usually there are 2.
I was disappointed when he flew. Something I have noticed about the Great Blue Heron in East Tennessee. When they take off they are as noisy as the Canadian Geese when they fly. Not the same sound, but just as loud. In Florida the ones I have seen take off are not vocal about it.
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 9, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    Wow, these are really great. I love the "perch" that it's sitting on it the first picture. I tend to miss flight shots because they surprise me when they take off and then I can't find them in my lens.
    :-D

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  2. Betsy Banks AdamsNovember 9, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful shots. WOW--what a wingspan!!!!! Have a great week!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  3. ShelleyNovember 9, 2008 at 2:48 PM

    Excellent action heron photos~!

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  4. RoseNovember 9, 2008 at 2:58 PM

    Wow! These are nice captures.

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  5. Gardener's GardenNovember 10, 2008 at 1:16 AM

    These are wonderful shots of the Heron.

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  6. This Is My Blog - fishing guyNovember 10, 2008 at 9:40 AM

    Leedra: Beautiful capture of the heron, that was nicely done.

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  7. Mary CNovember 10, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    Love those GBHs! They are so photogenic. Great shots, Leedra.

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  8. A Colorful WorldNovember 11, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    Really beautiful blue heron shots!

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