Nature Heron, Stop at the Nature Preserve

Heron, Stop at the Nature Preserve · **6 Likes**

On visit to the Nature Preserve last week, an unexpected Heron dropped in to hunt for a meal. I don't know if it was successful.

Janse · 11-19-2022, 03:23 AM - **1 Like**

Nice photos Mike! We also have herons just outside our cabin by the fjord here in Norway. As a rule they come for fishing in the evening when it to dark to take photos. The herons are very shy, a small movement and they are gone. I have got some heron photos, but not good enough to be posted I think. :-)

**MikeNArk** · 11-19-2022, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by Janse

Nice photos Mike! We also have herons just outside our cabin by the fjord here in Norway. As a rule they come for fishing in the evening when it to dark to take photos. The herons are very shy, a small movement and they are gone. I have got some heron photos, but not good enough to be posted I think. :-)

Thanks very much. This was the first large Heron that I had seen at the nature preserve this year, so I definitely wanted to get some photos. The light was not great and my vantage points weren't too good, but I took the shots. I'm glad you liked them.

OrchidJulie · 11-19-2022, 09:22 AM - **1 Like**

Herons are always interesting subjects. Beautiful birds, often in lovely environments, what's not to like? I confess to a private stash of not-so-perfect heron images, they aren't posting material but they do record many enjoyable excursions into their 'hoods. Great captures, Mike!

**MikeNArk** · 11-19-2022, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Herons are always interesting subjects. Beautiful birds, often in lovely environments, what's not to like? I confess to a private stash of not-so-perfect heron images, they aren't posting material but they do record many enjoyable excursions into their 'hoods. Great captures, Mike!

Thank you, Julie. The Herons are not as frequent visitors to this place as when it first opened. I got much better shots a few years ago. It's located close to a residential area in Conway and not far from a Wal-Mart super center and Interstate 40. I can't imagine why they don't visit as often😊.

**Sailor** · 11-19-2022, 02:36 PM - **1 Like**

Nice series, Mike.

Jer

**MikeNArk** · 11-19-2022, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Nice series, Mike.

Jer

Thanks, Jer. It's gotten a little chilly around here. Hope you are doing well.

OrchidJulie · 11-19-2022, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Thank you, Julie. The Herons are not as frequent visitors to this place as when it first opened. I got much better shots a few years ago. It's located close to a residential area in Conway and not far from a Wal-Mart super center and Interstate 40. I can't imagine why they don't visit as often😊.

Completely understood, Mike. Here, herons are almost as common as pigeons. Not at all unusual to see cattle egrets or even great egrets, never mind ibis, walking about in suburban lawns. And of course we are not far from Everglades National Park (two different entrance points) Biscayne National Park, several state parks, and other gardens and such where the birds are common. Year-round, too. So I am fortunate indeed!

**Sailor** · 11-19-2022, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Thanks, Jer. It's gotten a little chilly around here. Hope you are doing well.

Same here, buddy. Our average winter highs are in the low 60s - the temp today only made it to 48F with continuous rain.

Jer

**Tonytee** · 11-19-2022, 05:50 PM

Great shots here, Mike. Thanks very much for sharing.

Tony

**MikeNArk** · 11-19-2022, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Great shots here, Mike. Thanks very much for sharing.

Tony

Thank you, Tony. You are quite welcome and thanks for viewing and your interest.[COLOR="Silver"]

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11-19-2022, 08:01 PM	#25
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,209 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee Great shots here, Mike. Thanks very much for sharing. Tony Thank you, Tony. You are quite welcome and thanks for viewing and your interest.[COLOR="Silver"] ---------- Post added 11-19-22 at 09:03 PM ---------- Last edited by MikeNArk; 11-20-2022 at 10:53 AM.

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Janse Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,460	Nice photos Mike! We also have herons just outside our cabin by the fjord here in Norway. As a rule they come for fishing in the evening when it to dark to take photos. The herons are very shy, a small movement and they are gone. I have got some heron photos, but not good enough to be posted I think. :-)

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,209 Original Poster	Originally posted by Janse Nice photos Mike! We also have herons just outside our cabin by the fjord here in Norway. As a rule they come for fishing in the evening when it to dark to take photos. The herons are very shy, a small movement and they are gone. I have got some heron photos, but not good enough to be posted I think. :-) Thanks very much. This was the first large Heron that I had seen at the nature preserve this year, so I definitely wanted to get some photos. The light was not great and my vantage points weren't too good, but I took the shots. I'm glad you liked them.

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OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,962	Herons are always interesting subjects. Beautiful birds, often in lovely environments, what's not to like? I confess to a private stash of not-so-perfect heron images, they aren't posting material but they do record many enjoyable excursions into their 'hoods. Great captures, Mike!

11-19-2022, 02:32 PM	#19
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,209 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Herons are always interesting subjects. Beautiful birds, often in lovely environments, what's not to like? I confess to a private stash of not-so-perfect heron images, they aren't posting material but they do record many enjoyable excursions into their 'hoods. Great captures, Mike! Thank you, Julie. The Herons are not as frequent visitors to this place as when it first opened. I got much better shots a few years ago. It's located close to a residential area in Conway and not far from a Wal-Mart super center and Interstate 40. I can't imagine why they don't visit as often😊.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Nice series, Mike. Jer

11-19-2022, 02:52 PM	#21
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,209 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Nice series, Mike. Jer Thanks, Jer. It's gotten a little chilly around here. Hope you are doing well.

11-19-2022, 03:40 PM	#22
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,962	Originally posted by MikeNArk Thank you, Julie. The Herons are not as frequent visitors to this place as when it first opened. I got much better shots a few years ago. It's located close to a residential area in Conway and not far from a Wal-Mart super center and Interstate 40. I can't imagine why they don't visit as often😊. Completely understood, Mike. Here, herons are almost as common as pigeons. Not at all unusual to see cattle egrets or even great egrets, never mind ibis, walking about in suburban lawns. And of course we are not far from Everglades National Park (two different entrance points) Biscayne National Park, several state parks, and other gardens and such where the birds are common. Year-round, too. So I am fortunate indeed!

11-19-2022, 04:34 PM	#23
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Originally posted by MikeNArk Thanks, Jer. It's gotten a little chilly around here. Hope you are doing well. Same here, buddy. Our average winter highs are in the low 60s - the temp today only made it to 48F with continuous rain. Jer

11-19-2022, 05:50 PM	#24
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,505	Great shots here, Mike. Thanks very much for sharing. Tony