It was a treat to see this Tricolored Heron fly by me rather slowly and in a straight line.
I more often see them in something of a panic mode, flapping and squawking.
The squawking can be fun to photograph but is often accompanied by erratic flying, which is not so easy to catch.
These were taken in early January when the marsh reeds and grass were just brown.
January 3, 2021
Smooth and beutiful flight serie, Ellen! And with such a calm background.
Thanks, Hans!
Beautifully captured, Ellen!
Thank you, Belinda!
Absolutely stunning! my favourite is the first one in the series.
Thanks, Michael! Thanks for saying so–looking at them fresh today do think that has the best proportions and background. He had just lifted off from a pond inlet that was lower than the path I was on.
Amazing captures, Ellen! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, glad that you liked them!
Now the question is whether you’ve ever seen (or better, photographed) any people in panic mode who were flapping and squawking.
😁 Seen, yes, photographed, no!
Spectacular flight series, Ellen, showing off this heron’s wonderful coloring!
Thanks, Donna, it was neat to see him fly parallel to me, rather than the usual rear end view!