Showing posts with label Night Heron. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Night Heron. Show all posts

Monday, February 26, 2007

The Heron


Birds like handouts. Herons are no exception. This Heron was camped out strategically by one of the many cafes at the San Diego Wild Animal Park, apparently looking for handouts. I had no idea they ate anything but fish but this plump Heron was proof that they are (a) not shy when there's food involved; and (b) likely are eating something besides fresh fish (since fresh fish is not for sale at the cafeteria). In any case, the Heron (we'll call him Bob just for chuckles) was friendly enough to let me pose by him without giving me a nasty peck or two so here we are in all of our glory!

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Night Heron on a Rock


Sounds kind of Zen doesn't it?
Night Heron on a Rock.
Water lapping gently.
Breeze ruffles feathers.
Evening sunlight waning.
That heron didn't budge, even as I walked up to get a picture. That little bit of water between myself and the heron was enough to convince him that it was okay to pose without flinching.