This week has been rainy with only one sunny day in the middle. I drove to the refuge and by the time I arrived the sun was out but the clouds were many. The Great Blue Heron that used to stand by a sluice gate was now standing by the water.
There was a flash of white among the dried reeds. A Great Egret took off as soon as it saw me, but I managed to take a few shots of it flying away.
Toward the end of Wildlife Drive one tree still had its leaves on.
Jet Eliot said:
I so enjoyed your photos and visit to Forsythe NWR, Hien. Those egret photos are so clear and tranquil, beautiful.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you, Jet! It was a beautiful sunny day, and there were not very many people around.
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Lignum Draco said:
Love the photos of the Great Egret in flight. Well done.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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Irene said:
Love the egret in flight. That is not easy to do. 😊
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Irene!
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nesfelicio said:
Excellent bird captures as always, Hien!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you, as always!
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Dalo 2013 said:
Great shots, you capture the regal feel of herons and of nature so well.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you so much!
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Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós said:
Great pictures!!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Isabel!
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Emma Cownie said:
That first photo is fantastic! Love the light on the heron!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Emma!
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katelon said:
Beautiful photos. I imagine it was a thrilling experience, too.
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neihtn2012 said:
It sure was. The heron kept still and I had plenty of time and sunlight.
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Eliza Waters said:
I esp. love that heron shot, so crisp with the blues and golds.
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neihtn2012 said:
Beautiful GBH, and perfect sunlight!
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milfordstreet said:
Wow, you have some great images here.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Chris!
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nhi said:
Beautiful AUTUMN
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Anh Nhi!
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photobyjohnbo said:
Looks like a great place to spend an autumn day!
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neihtn2012 said:
Indeed. It’s not too crowded then since the cool temperatures keep people away.
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Ashley said:
Great pictures! It’s unusual here but we have also had a Great Egret visiting our shores!
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neihtn2012 said:
You may probably be seeing more of them as they settle in. Looking forward to seeing your photos of Great Egrets.
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Ashley said:
I wish! I only have my mobile phone nowadays! (I’ve broken too many proper cameras over the years).
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