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No one said that Herons are shy!

Discussion in 'Birds' started by eng45ine, Jun 1, 2005.

  1. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,632
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    I saw this Heron standing along a pond. I walked up, ever so gingerly, then "poof"...he was gone like a cool breeze on a summer's day. Better luck next time I guess. Here's my feeble attempt at my first Heron...

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    Thanks for looking!
     
    eng45ine, Jun 1, 2005
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  2. Steve S

    Steve S

    4,741
    Feb 1, 2005
    SE Florida
    I find about 300ft is about the minimum,

    unless they 're very accustomed to ppl. The one on my pond will almost always flee if he sees me moving. Good shot, did you get it with your 300?
     
    Steve S, Jun 1, 2005
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  3. eng45ine

    eng45ine

    17,632
    May 11, 2005
    Chicago, IL
    Yeah Steve...I am surprised that any of the images were in focus. I spun around and shot between some trees as though I was shooting with a machine gun. I figured that the lens choice was to use the 300mm. I guess next time I'll need to crawl in on my belly like G.I. Joe.
     
    eng45ine, Jun 1, 2005
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  4. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    LOL............based on all those birdies in Florida I thought they were all tame and pets in peoples yards. Would luv one day to get the opportunity to get a shot at one of these guys. Well done!!

    keith
     
    Keith, Jun 1, 2005
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  5. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    WHOA!!! That heron just pops out of that shot!! Well done!! :D :D :D :D
     
    PhotoDawg, Jun 3, 2005
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  6. Greg

    Greg

    909
    Apr 5, 2005
    Fayetteville, TN
    YUp, what they said. you get them used to poeple and sometimes they are to close for the 300.
     
    Greg, Jun 4, 2005
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  7. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    cool shot..

    Bribe with finger mullet. lol Use to have one eat out of my hand.
     
    Gale, Jun 4, 2005
    #7
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