some pics from a walk...

[brewmaster15]

Took a short walk/hike today... a few pics..

_DSC8644 by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

_DSC8633 by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

_DSC8807 by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

_DSC8796 by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

_DSC8765 by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

_DSC8762 by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

_DSC8914 by Al Sabetta, on Flickr

Not alot of wild life along the river today but it as a really nice day weather wise and just a great walking day.

[Second Hand Pat]

Nice set Al Glad to see you getting out with your camera Perhaps once Thanksgiving is done I will too!
Pat

[brewmaster15]

Pat It was nice walking around with it. My circumstances currently really haven't allowed for it. Usually end of summer/fall migration is when I am most out and about here.. missed much of that . ..but winters not too cold for pics here most of the time and our winter ducks are returning.Hopefully I can get out more.

This walk was pretty sparse on critters but the heron in flight was a good capture and though tree rats are common.. I enjoy taking their pics. Particularly happy with the back lit shot.

[jwcarlson]

Nice pics, Al. As always. Blue herons are kind of underrated. About the most skittish bird you'll find (at least around here), but always cool to see.

[brewmaster15]

Nice pics, Al. As always. Blue herons are kind of underrated. About the most skittish bird you'll find (at least around here), but always cool to see.

They are Jacob. I really enjoy watching them and am glad that unlike alot of marsh birds here they are resident year round. They really are a majestic bird... their only flaw is they are not what you would call melodious lol!

[Second Hand Pat]

Blue herons are NOT skittish here in Florida and they make a wonderful photography subjects as Al shows above. Song birds they are not lol.
Pat

[brewmaster15]

I think its a safety in numbers response. When ever I see herons solo or in areas with vrry low shorebird densities I have to go into stealth mode or they spook easy and are gone! But if theres alot of other shorebirds around I find them fairly steadfast, especially if preening or hunting. Florida has a much higher shorebird density so maybe thats why they arent skittish for Pat yet can be for here and Jacobs area.

[jwcarlson]

That could be, Al. They visit our ponds occasionally and if I even happen to notice them they're gone. Snowy Egrets and Green Herons are less jump IME.

[reig3]

Hi Al, the heron pics are very nice!!!

[brewmaster15]

Hi Al, the heron pics are very nice!!!

Thank you Robert!