As the years go by, it seems I find myself on the river banks, more and more often. The reasons vary…from catching riverboats passing by, or eagles flying overhead, to sunsets that always seem to end far too quickly. The cast of characters that you meet is always interesting too. This young heron was hanging … Read more
Night Herons love crayfish, or crawdads…or in my mind, a mini lobster. The birds, for the most part, handle these crustaceans with ease…despite the fact that this delectable little critter can bite back…or pinch back would be a better way to put it. Herons might get grabbed now and then, which might delay the inevitable. … Read more
These wading Night Herons look pretty passive. Some might even consider them a foot dragger now and then. They wade along, slowly and deliberately. But the pace is born from a calculated efficiency. With every step they are scanning below the water for any sign of life. If a crayfish even twitches, you can expect … Read more
I must have gone several years without a decent heron picture. I would see them around but never close and never accessible. Then finally things seemed to take a turn for the better. A few times I would get one flying by pretty close, and in other instances, like this one, they would actually come … Read more