Yet another walk through the park. I tend to take a lot of pictures of wildflowers and water
I was walking across one of the bridges and I stopped to look at the water before I headed back to the car. Before I left I turned around to look at the other side and couldn't believe what I saw.
These didn't upload in the right order but I kept getting a little closer and then zoomed in for the one you see next. When I zoom this much on my phone it doesn't take a very good picture but it was good enough.
I have seen plenty of these birds in pictures but have never spotted one around here. I happened to turn around and when I looked back this guy was flying off. I should have stayed put just a little longer. I might have been able to capture his take off.
A Great Blue Heron! I have seen them many times, and still get excited when I spot them. They are so big and majestic. And quite a sight in flight. You got good pics!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great surprise and picture! That's a neat park.
ReplyDeletethat is surprising to see in PA. I like that stream of water and the heron is icing on the cake. glad you are getting up and out and about with your cell
ReplyDeleteWhat a magical moment in the park! Your spontaneous decision to turn around led to a rare and beautiful sighting one of those little gifts nature gives when we least expect it.
ReplyDeleteEven if the zoom wasn’t perfect, the memory is priceless. It’s amazing how a quiet walk can turn into something unforgettable.
Great post
Oooooh, a blue heron! Lucky lucky you. Thank you for posting these beautiful pictures, Ann. What a lovely walk. ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteLOVE your walks in the park and the beautiful pink flowers
ReplyDeleteBUT A GREAT BLUE HERON WTG X 100
GORGEOUS CAPTURE
HUGS CECILIA
I am shocked that almost everyone I know has seen a blue heron in their area, BUT ME!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Ann! The water and reflections are amazing! I have seen blue herons here in Montreal, they are beautiful and majestic, and very elusive! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWell that turned out to be a great walk. So glad you saw him. You got some great pictures.
ReplyDeleteI love it when I see a heron. It doesn't happen often. Lovely river shot too.
ReplyDeleteI only have my phone for pictures, too...but these were great shots, Ann! Looks beautiful there, too. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a treat to see a heron. I see one by the pond once in a while.
ReplyDeleteBeauty all around you Ann...doesn't it feel wonderful being out in Nature.
ReplyDeleteA heron! Such a graceful bird with an impressive wing span. I saw one in my area last month!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to walk. I love seeing heron's. They're so graceful.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to see one in person. There is at least one in he neighborhood that we see fly over. Probably more than one, but only see one at a time. They go to the retention ponds.
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