The Heron Thinks

Oh no… he’s spotted me. Just act nice and casual… take it nice and slowly…

I’ll nonchalantly wander around here, and pretend I haven’t seen him… Ooh, who’s that over there?

Sigh. How did he make it here before me?

Ah well, best grin and bear it I suppose.

I can always fly away if he gets any closer. At least this is my best side.

About the images:

Taken in May 2017, out in the Grinds by the Lake, using a Galaxy Note mobile phone. I’m pretty certain this is what the heron was thinking.

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20 responses to “The Heron Thinks”

  1. Susan Feniak avatar
    Susan Feniak

    Gorgeous! A notoriouslly Camera shy Heron posing? Lucky you.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Susan. It seems this heron quite likes being photographed… I have quite a few from my walks!

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      1. Susan Feniak avatar
        Susan Feniak

        Lucky you!

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  2. Visionkeeper avatar
    Visionkeeper

    Good thing he didn’t think ” If he gets any closer I’ll just run towards him and attack!” Great shots TL…Being the voice of creatures in pictures is always fun…How ’bout a contest for the best caption of pictures ? VK 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      I’m sure he thought that as well, VK, but saw the size of me and my impressive physique and had second thoughts.
      (My Inner Adonis wrote that reply, by the way, VK. Makes me seem very body conscious…) 😉

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  3. thecobweboriumemporium avatar
    thecobweboriumemporium

    Absolutely brilliant photos Tom!! Aw well done for obviously staying so quiet and moving so gently.

    Herons …. I love them, they’re such beautiful, elegant birds, but … there’s one Heron who’s no longer on my Christmas card list. He lunched every day in my pond and ate all my Koi, over a period of 5 days. 🐠 ~ C.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      I don’t think this heron is perturbed by noisy passers-by, Cobs. Very hard-faced.
      Sorry to hear about your Koi, however… but herons are gorgeous birds, aren’t they?

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      1. thecobweboriumemporium avatar
        thecobweboriumemporium

        Very.

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  4. bcparkison avatar
    bcparkison

    And I’m pretty certain your photo’s are perfect. Love them.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thank you very much, Beverly. Love the compliment.

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  5. -Eugenia avatar
    -Eugenia

    Love this! Great photos.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thank you, Eugenia! 😀

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  6. Sue Dreamwalker avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Oh what beautiful captures.. So clear.. Fabulous.. 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Sue. This heron’s had a lot of practice!

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  7. anotherday2paradise avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    Lovely shot, Tom.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Sylvia. It’s nice when they co-operate, isn’t it?

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  8. Diane Henders avatar
    Diane Henders

    Those sound like authentic heron-thoughts. Maybe with a little, “Hmm, I wonder if there are any more of those yummy frogs I found yesterday” thrown in. 😉

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      You’re absolutely right, Diane!
      In fact he may have been thinking such things as I started to walk away…

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  9. prenin avatar
    prenin

    Good shots Tom! 🙂

    Herons are a bugger around here – they keep raiding the ponds for fish and perforating the linings!!! 🙂

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      We only have the one around here, so I think that makes it all the more special. And he’s very mild-mannered, which is a bonus.

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