I’ve lived in the south all my life and these birds never cease to be amazing. Did you get close enough to realize how tall he actually is? 3′ isn’t uncommon. If he flew, you got a glimpse of an incredible wingspan. In still waters, they will “march” in place on those long stilt legs to stir up whatever they can to eat. We had one here that used to “fish” in our pond. I timed him one day, he stood in the same spot and watched nearly perfectly still for just over 2 hours. I hope you get to see some egrets and pelicans while you’re on vacation.
Oh, what beauty. It looks as though it is a clumsy bird, with it’s stick legs going in different directions, but I know it is not clumsy at all. I watch a great blue heron that lives near a pond by my house. I love watching these creatures; thanks for the look.
We get great blues here in Ohio, they’re interesting both on land, wading in the pond, and really weird to watch fly. Where do all those extra joints fit while their wings are working?
I added puzzles and included one of the Heron pics, so I thought I’d re-post the link here.
wow! Love the jigsaw puzzles. JigZone is one of my favorite “time wasters” on the computer, and to have Suzanne’s pictures to play with makes it even more fun.
Er…hope you don’t mind, but my field guide identifies this as a Snowy Egret – golden feet, black bill. It is smaller than a Great Egret (yellow bill, all black legs).
Thanks for the marvelous pictures! I wish I had some this nice.
I love Anna Maria Island! We were in Florda a few years ago and that was one of my favorite! Have you seen Turtle Idland Yet? We were there during the hatching. It’s amazing!
i never comment here, but i have to today because that’s one of my favorite places on earth! anna maria is the prettiest and best! hope you had a great time!
Wheezay says:
What an interesting bird. I’m infatuated too because I keep looking the pictures trying figure out it’s legs.
On August 11, 2009 at 1:30 am
Kathy says:
I’ve lived in the south all my life and these birds never cease to be amazing. Did you get close enough to realize how tall he actually is? 3′ isn’t uncommon. If he flew, you got a glimpse of an incredible wingspan. In still waters, they will “march” in place on those long stilt legs to stir up whatever they can to eat. We had one here that used to “fish” in our pond. I timed him one day, he stood in the same spot and watched nearly perfectly still for just over 2 hours. I hope you get to see some egrets and pelicans while you’re on vacation.
On August 11, 2009 at 2:57 am
Donna says:
I wonder what it feels like to have your knees on backwards? I guess it would be worth it to be able to fly, don’t you think?
Dreaming of being on a beach and thinking meandering thoughts… :clover:
Donna
On August 11, 2009 at 6:45 am
.Nancy in Iowa says:
Beautiful shots!!!!
On August 11, 2009 at 9:46 am
Miss Becky says:
Oh, what beauty. It looks as though it is a clumsy bird, with it’s stick legs going in different directions, but I know it is not clumsy at all. I watch a great blue heron that lives near a pond by my house. I love watching these creatures; thanks for the look.
On August 11, 2009 at 9:51 am
BuckeyeGirl says:
We get great blues here in Ohio, they’re interesting both on land, wading in the pond, and really weird to watch fly. Where do all those extra joints fit while their wings are working?
I added puzzles and included one of the Heron pics, so I thought I’d re-post the link here.
err…. is that right?
On August 11, 2009 at 10:12 am
BuckeyeGirl says:
yipes, that didn’t work! I must have gotten the wrong link.
Suzannemcminn Jigsaw Puzzle Gallery – JigZone.com
try that?
On August 11, 2009 at 10:13 am
Tobey says:
wow! Love the jigsaw puzzles. JigZone is one of my favorite “time wasters” on the computer, and to have Suzanne’s pictures to play with makes it even more fun.
Thanks!
On August 12, 2009 at 8:00 am
The Retired One says:
I would be TOO..he is gorgeous! Don’t you love those long, stilt legs and all the positions he could get into? LOVE,love those birds.
On August 11, 2009 at 10:31 am
Tobey says:
Er…hope you don’t mind, but my field guide identifies this as a Snowy Egret – golden feet, black bill. It is smaller than a Great Egret (yellow bill, all black legs).
Thanks for the marvelous pictures! I wish I had some this nice.
On August 11, 2009 at 11:45 am
winifred says:
What wonderful shots.
On August 11, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Nancy says:
I love,love,love Anna Maria Island! Such a beautiful place. Beautiful bird also! Have fun.
On August 11, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Jennifer says:
Love the butt shot!
Jennifer
On August 11, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Sue says:
Lordy If I could just crank my legs back like that I might finally be able to get my floors clean. Great pictures Suzanne.
On August 11, 2009 at 5:45 pm
ML says:
Just a bit! LOL! What cool feet he/she has, bright yellow!
On August 11, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Bren says:
I love Anna Maria Island! We were in Florda a few years ago and that was one of my favorite! Have you seen Turtle Idland Yet? We were there during the hatching. It’s amazing!
On August 13, 2009 at 6:33 am
emma-leigh says:
i never comment here, but i have to today because that’s one of my favorite places on earth! anna maria is the prettiest and best! hope you had a great time!
On August 14, 2009 at 10:10 pm