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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Baby Blues

On the last day of May we drove to Lake Martin, taking my youngest son with us. Below are the little blue heron youngsters. Not sure of their age, but certainly old enough to start foraging for themselves. Notice the green legs and blue feathering on the rump; these are indicative of the juvenile little blue heron.




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37 comments:

  1. Buttons ThoughtsJune 3, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    Oh Gail as usual INCREDIBLE> Hug B

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  2. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 3, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    i sure hope you had a nice ride this past weekend on your canoe (kayak) trip. can't wait to see your shot.

    what beauty that you are sharing today. so nice!!! ( :

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  3. Anni June 3, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Absolutely amazing Gail. You should really consider getting your photos published in book form.

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  4. The CrankyJune 3, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    Oh my goodness, wonderful shots Gail! Hope your weekend was a good one.

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  5. Optimistic ExistentialistJune 3, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    These are incredible photos Gail. I had no idea that they were white as youngsters!

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  6. AnvilcloudJune 3, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    I didn't know there were 'Little Blues.' We only have 'Great' ones AFAIK.

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  7. eileeninmdJune 3, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    Lovely images of the Little Blues! They are one of my favorite herons! Happy Tuesday!

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  8. AnonymousJune 3, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Little beauties.

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  9. Author R. Mac WheelerJune 3, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    gor-jus shots.

    Bird ain't half-ugly either!

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  10. Amy BurzeseJune 3, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Very nice. Your bird photos are just excellent. I hope you had a great weekend.

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  11. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJune 3, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    These are amazing!

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  12. Sobat BonsaiJune 3, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    wonderfull shots

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  13. Sobat BonsaiJune 3, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    I'm learning about photography and I am
    interested in your photos

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  14. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    These are such amazing shots my friend. I LOVE them. You know I love my stops here to your blog.

    Hugs~

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  15. MichelleJune 3, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Stunning shots and I didn't know about the green legs.

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  16. TexWisGirlJune 3, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    so very cool! i'd love to see a little blue in ANY stage of life!

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  17. hootnonnyJune 3, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Awesome, as always. Gotta love those green legs!

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  18. IrmaJune 3, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    These are really great, Gail.
    Perfect photographed, my compliments.
    Greetings Irma

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  19. Scott LawJune 3, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    Gorgeous. So white and clear and sharp.

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  20. Beatrice P. BoydJune 3, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Always enjoying seeing egrets on our trips to Chincoteague NWR but have never seen young ones. They are quite beautiful, as all children are...

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  21. rainfield61June 3, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Little blue never looks little in a picture.

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  22. KarenJune 3, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Looks like he's growing from stems with those green legs! Wonderful shots as always Gail!

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  23. barbara l. haleJune 3, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Cute little buggers, aren't they?! Fantastic photos as usual!

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  24. Evelyn S.June 3, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    White Blue Herons? Here, they are gray (with a little blue, perhaps?)...not nearly as exotic looking as yours!

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  25. Bas.June 3, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    prachtig om ze zo in de bomen te zien.

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  26. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 3, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    I would have had absolutely no idea that this was a baby blue" had I seen it in person. (Right there is the difference between an amateur and a professional birder like yourself!). Wonderful pictures.

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  27. Camila Rafaela FelippiJune 3, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    This white eyes are really wonderful. And I didn't know this is the so beautiful baby blue!

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  28. Joke (Joke's Camera)June 3, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Your pictures are really stunning, Gail. Fantastic bokeh. You are so good at bird photography. Big compliments for the whole series. I love that picture with the heron with green legs. I have never seen that before. reetings from the Netherlands, Joke

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  29. ElaJune 3, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Really beautiful bird !
    Your photos are amaazing !

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  30. Brian KingJune 3, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    How gorgeous! Beautiful photos! I wish we had these little guys here.

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  31. orchid0324June 3, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    Wow!!! GORGEOUS pictures of blue heron♡♡♡ I still cannot differentiate heron from egret(^^;) I think it's amazing they can perch trees with these thin legs like photographic :)

    PS> Thank you SO much for your sweet comment for my post. I feel really grateful for your kindness.

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  32. Ruth HiebertJune 3, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    Beautiful shots. These birds look so sleek.

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  33. SlamdunkJune 3, 2014 at 10:24 PM

    I would not have noticed the green legs had you not pointed it out. Interesting.

    We hope to see lots of herons when we head to North Carolina this weekend...

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  34. DebbieJune 4, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    stunning captures, this is a wonderful stage!!!

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  35. DebbieJune 4, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    the green foilage in the background of these is exceptionally beautiful!!

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  36. Wally JonesJune 4, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Super pictures, Gail!

    Look at you! Educating the world on immature Little Blue Herons!

    Very nice.

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  37. IdaJune 5, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    Stunning shots and a fascinating bird. Love the green legs.

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