Yesterday at the rookery next to Ocean City Welcome Center I took many pictures of heron nests and their occupants, as well as of other birds flying and nesting in the area. However, I think you may enjoy looking at the ones below, which offer a unique perspective on sibling rivalry.
A pair of young Yellow-crowned Night Heron, they have grown up quite a bit since last week, were confronting each other, and the facial expressions of one of them are priceless.
The above reminds me of another photo I took last year, at around this same time.
Mary said:
Oh my Hien, this is comical just look at those two go at it. It had to keep you laughing all the while photographing the little guys. We had a pair of doves this year and much to our surprise cardinals nesting as well – lots of offspring and plenty of laughs watching them grow up. These photographs are priceless.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Mary! I thought those two were clowning at first.
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RV John said:
Great set!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you John!
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inesephoto said:
Fantastic photographs! The young herons grow fast 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Inese! They do grow fast, unlike humans who take years!
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inesephoto said:
Just a couple of weeks ago you posted pictures of the eggs in the nest, and now look at them 🙂
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Sue Slaght said:
Oh the expressions you have captured are amazing. What wild hair for those two birds. So adorable!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Sue! Very expressive herons, aren’t they?
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elleturner4 said:
Absolutely brilliant photos. They’re not having a good day are they! 😀
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neihtn2012 said:
Maybe that’s how they learn to deal with life when they grow up. Thank you Elle.
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elleturner4 said:
Very true 😀
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Stunning series, and cute as well! My goodness, what big mouths they have! The little foxes are adorable too!
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neihtn2012 said:
These herons are sometimes quite noisy, testimony to their big mouths. Thank you for commenting, Donna!
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Amy said:
Wow, what action captures! Enjoy the captions too. 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Don’t they look funny? Thank you, Amy!
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quietsolopursuits said:
Both the photos and captions are great, and I’d love to get such a wonderful photo of fox kits!
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neihtn2012 said:
Babies, whether human or animal, are always so cute. I’m glad you like these pictures, Jerry.
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cindy knoke said:
Sorry meant, photos, Love them all!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Cindy!
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cindy knoke said:
Amazing photo!
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Tiny said:
The facial expressions of the bird facing your camera are priceless! Great pictures coupled with funny captions. Loved it 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Tiny!
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SwittersB said:
Wow!! great capture of those crazy birds!!!
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neihtn2012 said:
They do look crazy! Thank you for commenting.
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loisajay said:
I don’t know what is funnier: the heron’s expression or your captions! So wonderful, Hien.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Lois! I had a lot of fun taking these pictures.
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