Great Blue Heron Skiing
by Nava Thompson
Title
Great Blue Heron Skiing
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo taken by Nava Jo Thompson of a Great Blue Heron water skiing. A Canadian Goose is in the background..................................On a slow-flying glide.The primary food for Great Blue Heron is small fish, though it is also known to opportunistically feed on a wide range of shrimp, crabs, aquatic insects, rodents and other small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and small birds. Herons locate their food by sight and usually swallow it whole. Herons have been known to choke on prey that is too large...... It is generally a solitary feeder. Individuals usually forage while standing in water, but will also feed in fields or drop from the air, or a perch, into water. mice are occasionally predated in upland areas far from the species typical aquatic environment........Occasionally loose feeding flocks may form and may be beneficial since they are able to locate school of fish more easily........................ As large wading birds, Great Blue Herons are capable of feeding in deeper waters, and thus are able to harvest from niche areas not open to most other heron species.......Typically, the Great Blue Heron feeds in shallow waters, usually less than 50 cm (20 in) deep, or at the water's edge during both the night and the day, but especially around dawn and dusk. The most commonly employed hunting technique of the species is that it wades slowly with its long legs through shallow water, and quickly spears fish or frogs with its long, sharp bill. Although usually ponderous in movements, the Great Blue Heron is surprisingly adaptable in its fishing methods. Feeding behaviors variably have consisted of standing in one place, probing, pecking, walking at slow speeds, moving quickly, flying short distances and alighting, hovering over water and picking up prey, diving headfirst into the water, alighting on water feet-first, jumping from perches feet-first, and swimming or floating on the surface of the water
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March 7th, 2013
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Comments (39)
Marilyn Smith
Nava, be more careful on those landings from now on! :D Speedy recovery from Bill and I.
Doug Kreuger
Nava, your photographs are stunningly evocative! To capture such crisp clarity--while the subject is in motion--is Masterful! It's always a great joy for me to view your newest artwork. F&V
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug---wow---thank you! This is great encouragement~~appreciate your comments and f/v--always!
Will Borden
A fantastic action shot, Nava Jo!!! F&V!
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Will---there was a lot of fun action shots that day. Appreciate the f/v!
Kathy Braud
Love the heron's pose, Nava Jo, and the activity and action of the bird, and texture of the reflections. Very lovely and a great capture! They are a big bird! v/fav
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank your Kathy---yes--they are big -- and interesting. Appreciate your comments and vote/fave!
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