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The good man is the friend of all living things.
Mahatma Gandhi
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Tricolored Tuesday #7
According to Audubon, the Tricolored Heron is built for marsh life. Its long legs enable it to wade and see down through water; long toes churn up food; a long neck and bill help reach prey; broad wings help lift its heavy body vertically out of brushy wetland. Once called the "Louisiana Heron," this colonial nester is a close relative of bitterns and one of only four North American egret species.
The good man is the friend of all living things.
Mahatma Gandhi
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday.
The good man is the friend of all living things.
Mahatma Gandhi
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday.
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I still think he's very handsome, if a trifle grumpy-looking.
Beautiful!!! And, thanks to you I learned something...I did not KNOW that little bit about relation to the Bittern.
i love the fluffed up feather shot ... that is so great! ( ;
Oh! I nearly forgot, the Great Scot fell in love with Mexican food at first bite, especially shrimp fajitas!
Great shots of the Heron! Love learning something before coffee! Thank you!
Herons on so fun to watch. You captured some good moments.
Love those green legs!
Oh Gail speechless. HUG B
I learn so much from your posts. Thank you!
Super great photos! I'm learning so much -- thank you! Audubon occupies much of my time lately as my follow-up A-Z begins with him as many of his drawings come from times spent in St. Francisville. But, come to find out, his life was beyond amazing in so many other ways that fascinate.
Another fine set of tricolored heron images. When he stretches that neck, you just wonder what keeps him from falling over. Love the wing-flapping shot and the last one, with the fluffy look. He does look a little cranky, though.
They do have beautiful coloration.
Lovely bird. I love the color in the beak!
so they put him in the egret family? do they lump all herons and egrets together? (guess i could google). :)
LOVED the 'is anyone out there' shot! stellar!
'egretta tricolor' - i'm guessing it's only us humans who try to call one a heron and one an egret.:)
He's beautiful - great shots!
heel mooi z,on driekleur hij staat er ook prachtig op.
Splendid shots Gail. Love #7!
Magnificent bird! Never heard of bitterns, nor did I know that the heron is an egret!
A beautiful series that captures the pretty color scheme of their feathers. They are such an impressive bird.
Wonderful shots of an interesting creature !
Wonderful shots of an interesting creature !
I think my favorite shot is the "Hello, anyone out there". Love the ripples of the water
Hi, Gail! Beautiful series on the Tricolored Heron!
We recently saw 22 of them in one spot! Talk about flapping and squawking!
Superb photography!
Wonderful photos of this beautiful bird!
You took some fantastic photos of the heron. He's a real beauty and it was the first time I had seen one on our trip down to Florida.
Love the ripply reflections in the bottom the images!
Such a pretty bird. I took a couple of pictures of one yesterday at Six Mile Cypress Marsh. If I decide to post them, I will try to forget your pictures and how much better they are.
Great photos, Nice to see!
I was just looking through some of my heron shots today looking forward to their return to Canada. I'm not holding my breath...yet. Your photos are wonderful.
Gail, lovely captures of the Tri-colored Heron. It is a beautiful bird. Enjoy the rest of your week!
I love the yellow around the eye.
What a great looking bird, love that yellow, really makes him stand out, another gorgeous capture.
Wonderful captures.
Very nice! I love the fourth photo!
These are some really great shots!
Very cool series of shots!
What a regal looking bird.
Ah, nice quote by Gandhi! I serious feel you are the only one that photographs water so interestingly. I love it. Heron's are rather odd looking to me, tho. I learned lately that they are here. I didn't think they were. Thanks for the education! No, seriously!
A beautiful bird with a very long neck.
What a gorgeous bird! The first picture makes him look like a grandfather wearing spectacles :) Your pictures are always so crisp, clear and colorful! Love visiting your space Gail :)
He's so lovely and graceful. Great photos! That's neat that he churns up food with his toes.
Very handsome indeed. Love the 4th shot!
Amazing photos my friend. Man he sure does have a long neck. Hope you are enjoying your week.
Hugs~
Enjoy captures that make me feel as if I were there. Fine job.
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