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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.






Hello! Is anyone out there?!


The good man is the friend of all living things.
Mahatma Gandhi

Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday.

44 comments:

  1. The CrankyFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    I still think he's very handsome, if a trifle grumpy-looking.

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  2. Hootin AnniFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    Beautiful!!! And, thanks to you I learned something...I did not KNOW that little bit about relation to the Bittern.

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  3. Elizabeth EdwardsFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    i love the fluffed up feather shot ... that is so great! ( ;

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  4. The CrankyFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Oh! I nearly forgot, the Great Scot fell in love with Mexican food at first bite, especially shrimp fajitas!

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  5. Nancy's NotesFebruary 11, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    Great shots of the Heron! Love learning something before coffee! Thank you!

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  6. Author R. Mac WheelerFebruary 11, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    Herons on so fun to watch. You captured some good moments.

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  7. NancyFebruary 11, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Love those green legs!

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  8. Buttons ThoughtsFebruary 11, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Oh Gail speechless. HUG B

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    I learn so much from your posts. Thank you!

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  10. Kittie HowardFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    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.

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  11. Linda at To Behold The BeautyFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    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.

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  12. BillFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    They do have beautiful coloration.

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  13. Optimistic ExistentialistFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Lovely bird. I love the color in the beak!

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  14. TexWisGirlFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    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!

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  15. TexWisGirlFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    'egretta tricolor' - i'm guessing it's only us humans who try to call one a heron and one an egret.:)

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  16. UnknownFebruary 11, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    He's beautiful - great shots!

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  17. Bas.February 11, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    heel mooi z,on driekleur hij staat er ook prachtig op.

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  18. KarenFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Splendid shots Gail. Love #7!

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  19. hootnonnyFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Magnificent bird! Never heard of bitterns, nor did I know that the heron is an egret!

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  20. donFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    A beautiful series that captures the pretty color scheme of their feathers. They are such an impressive bird.

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  21. Charlotte WilsonFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Wonderful shots of an interesting creature !

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  22. Charlotte WilsonFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Wonderful shots of an interesting creature !

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  23. StarlaFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    I think my favorite shot is the "Hello, anyone out there". Love the ripples of the water

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  24. Wally JonesFebruary 11, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    Hi, Gail! Beautiful series on the Tricolored Heron!

    We recently saw 22 of them in one spot! Talk about flapping and squawking!

    Superb photography!

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  25. UnknownFebruary 11, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Wonderful photos of this beautiful bird!

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  26. DeniseinVAFebruary 11, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    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.

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  27. MelissaFebruary 11, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Love the ripply reflections in the bottom the images!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    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.

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  29. HansHBFebruary 11, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Great photos, Nice to see!

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  30. EG CameraGirlFebruary 11, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    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.

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  31. eileeninmdFebruary 11, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Gail, lovely captures of the Tri-colored Heron. It is a beautiful bird. Enjoy the rest of your week!

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  32. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmFebruary 11, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    I love the yellow around the eye.

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  33. DeannaFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    What a great looking bird, love that yellow, really makes him stand out, another gorgeous capture.

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    Wonderful captures.

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  35. Brian KingFebruary 11, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    Very nice! I love the fourth photo!

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  36. MichelleFebruary 11, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    These are some really great shots!

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  37. WillowFebruary 11, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    Very cool series of shots!
    What a regal looking bird.

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  38. renae February 11, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    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!

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  39. Ruth HiebertFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    A beautiful bird with a very long neck.

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  40. PallaviFebruary 11, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    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 :)

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  41. Tina Fariss BarbourFebruary 11, 2014 at 11:32 PM

    He's so lovely and graceful. Great photos! That's neat that he churns up food with his toes.

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Very handsome indeed. Love the 4th shot!

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  43. UnknownFebruary 12, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    Amazing photos my friend. Man he sure does have a long neck. Hope you are enjoying your week.

    Hugs~

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  44. GrampyFebruary 16, 2014 at 3:33 AM

    Enjoy captures that make me feel as if I were there. Fine job.

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