A couple of days ago, on a very dreary and overcast morning, I was out on the boardwalk with several other birders, photographers, and walkers.
We were watching the Great Blue Herons fly back and forth across the water with small branches, on their way to and from their nesting areas.
This one, however, was simply showing off, apparently!
He kept taking off, as if he was going to head straight toward the woods to get a new branch, but then suddenly took a right turn – and flew directly in front of us (with no branch!) . . . just for the fun of it, we assumed!~
A moment later, as we were just recovering from that first “fly-by”, he swooped around and flew by again, a few short feet away. It made for great entertainment – and some really close-up in-flight shots – as he repeated the cycle several more times!
Maybe he’s a guard-bird.
Great thought! Very possible 😀
Great shots, its so good when the birds co operate!
Haha, so true! This guy was loving the attention, I think!
Beautiful shots. It’s great to have a subject that enjoys the attention.
Thanks, Mike. Yes, all I had to do was hold up my camera and point in his direction.
Stunning photos, and how fun to be a witness to this unusual event. 🙂
Yes, it was a real treat, Jet!
Fantastic captures.
Thank you, Pat! Hope you’re having a great week!
Your photos are amazing!!
I really appreciate your very kind comment, Book Diva~!
Oh my! What a great series of captures of one of my favorite birds. Superb!
Thank you, Lee! I really appreciate your visits and your kind feedback!