Blue Heron Portrait
by Sandi OReilly
Title
Blue Heron Portrait
Artist
Sandi OReilly
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
While visiting the marshlands of Ocean Isle Beach, we found this Heron who flew in from her habitat at certain times of the day and I had the opportunity to see her and capture this image. These birds are majestic in flight for their size and the feathers are truly beautiful and their markings.
Great Blue Herons appear blue-gray from a distance, with a wide black stripe over the eye. In flight, the upper side of the wing is two-toned: pale on the forewing and darker on the flight feathers.
Hunting Great Blue Herons wade slowly or stand statue-like, stalking fish and other prey in shallow water or open fields. Watch for the lightning-fast thrust of the neck and head as they stab with their strong bills. Their very slow wingbeats, tucked-in neck and trailing legs create an unmistakable image in flight.
Look for Great Blue Herons in saltwater and freshwater habitats, from open coasts, marshes, sloughs, riverbanks, and lakes to backyard goldfish ponds. They also forage in grasslands and agricultural fields. Breeding birds gather in colonies or “heronries” to build stick nests high off the ground.
Nature Photography by Sandi O'Reilly, All Rights Reserved and Copyrighted. For any questions, please contact me through FAA's email service, glad to help.
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June 17th, 2013
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Brian Tada
A most stately and beautiful Great Blue Heron portrait, Sandi! Lovely details, colors and great composition! F/L
Heather King
ONE OF MY TOP 5 fave birds....GREAT capture Sandi!!!! look at him/her strutting their stuff!!!!
Sandi OReilly
Robert, they are skittish, she was talking to me and me to her and I don't know why, unless she is used to getting treats from humans somewhere. I just kept shooting. Sometimes the unusual happens :)
Frozen in Time Fine Art Photography
You did great with this one, these birds always seem so skittish to me, I can never get close enough to get a good shot before they fly away!
Shirley Mitchell
Beautiful shot. Love the detail. Congratulations on being chosen as WFS showcased artist of the week. L
Sandi OReilly
Thank you very much, Debbie for your wonderful comment, so appreciate it and your F/L!!