Great Blue Heron and Chicks

Female Great Blue Heron in the nest with her chicks.

Very, very nice. Good light. Congrats!

very beautiful family image, bravo Eric , ciao Giangiorgio

Great image Eric,a very beautiful moment in nature.

A wonderful capture Eric. The camera angle makes this shot even more interesting. Most of the nests around here are UP in the trees so this shot is not possible. 6/7 anon

Beautiful light and fantastic moment. What's the difference between a female and a male? I never knew this difference.

 

Thanks everyone for your comments, and thanks Marina for your question. Male and female Great Blue Herons look the same. One way you can tell the difference between the male and female is by behavior while they are nesting. Both the male and female bring fish and other prey to feed their chicks. Sometimes, the male brings sticks to the female on the nest. The female performs a display and takes the sticks, and sometimes the male taps the female’s bill while she puts the sticks in the nest.

Thanks for your explanation Eric. I thought that there were some physical difference that I have not notice. Thanks for sharing your knowlege. It's great.

You're wecome Marina.

Hi Eric,

I've never seen a picture of a heron with chicks before ,quite amazing !. Your photo is superb ! The lighting and color is beautiful . Well done ,and an excellent portfolio as well. Would you be so kind as to tell me where you take these amazing pictures? All the best, Andrei

Very nice capture!

Thanks very much Andrei and Didi for your comments. This photo is from Florida, other photos in my portfolio are from many locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Where are your wolf photos from?

Hi Eric,

My wolves are from a park in Montebello ,Quebec called Park Omega. It's really the only place close to me that I consider going to because the animals have a descent amount of room in their enclosures to roam around. The wolves have pups every year which from what I understand indicates that they are comfortable in their surroundings. Can you tell me where you shot those eagles? All the best, Andrei

Thanks Andrei for the info on where you photograph the wolves.