Great Blue Heron Primping

Hoping to look its best to a potential mate this Great Blue Heron spent considerable time preening, his breeding plumage fanned out in the wind.

The herons have considerable flexibility and stretching ability.

Primping done, he was ready at last to make the call.

7 thoughts on “Great Blue Heron Primping”

belindagroverphotography says:

January 14, 2018 at 7:49 pm

What a beaut! That last shot is spectacular!

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1. Ellen Jennings says:
  
  January 14, 2018 at 10:37 pm
  
  Thanks, Belinda! He and I had just the right spot for the sky background.
  
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bayphotosbydonna says:

January 14, 2018 at 8:03 pm

He did an awesome job preening, gorgeous last shot!

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1. Ellen Jennings says:
  
  January 14, 2018 at 10:38 pm
  
  They are so meticulous it is kind of funny! Thanks, Donna!
  
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Birder's Journey says:

January 15, 2018 at 10:08 am

I’m sure he’ll have many admirers! Gorgeous shots of a beautiful Heron, Ellen.

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1. Ellen Jennings says:
  
  January 15, 2018 at 8:29 pm
  
  Or keep trying! Thanks, glad you like them.
  
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  1. Birder's Journey says:
    
    January 15, 2018 at 9:18 pm
    
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