Friday, September 17, 2021

For The Birds

 We saw an Osprey the other day, such an impressive Eagle. They are also called Fish Eagles, as they sit above water and dive down to catch and eat fish.




Nearby, there was a Green Heron, such a secretive bird!


And our old friend, the Great Blue Heron.


Perhaps he thought if he couldn't see us, then we couldn't see him.

…From Humming-Bird to Eagle, the daily existence of every bird is a remote and bewitching mystery. ~Thomas Wentworth Higginson


14 comments:

Ann said...

Wonderful photos. I have never seen any of these in person. I bet that would be something to watch when the Osprey dives for a fish.

Sandi said...

I had no idea there were green herons...

Rose said...

I would love to live where I could seen an Osprey on a regular basis. I have only seen two or three in real life.

MadSnapper said...

I am surprised that you see all of these birds that are so common here there in Virginia! I did not know that they were up that far north

Chatty Crone said...

I have never seen those birds - I can't believe you caught photos of all those. Beautiful!

Red Rose Alley said...

Isn't the Osprey a grand bird? I saw one not long ago at the creek, and it was in flight. Loved seeing his white belly as he flew. The Great Blue Heron is another unique bird. So glad you saw many different birds, Ginny. Your photos are wonderful. I have a woodpecker pecking holes in my house, and although they are such pretty birds, they can be quite annoying too. (I hear him pecking at night). ; )

~Sheri

Beside a babbling brook... said...

Very majestic.....

Cute last pic!!!! -smile-

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Beside a babbling brook... said...

And cool, matching use of this Background!

As of today/Sat. I 'gave up' and am using a lightened version of my Header pic, for my Background. lol

Sometimes it is so hard.

But part of our fun, is finding the most matching Backgrounds. -smile-

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Carla from The River said...

We saw a Green Heron on our walk Thursday. They are secretive, because we rarely see them.

Beside a babbling brook... said...

Nope, changed my Background already! To a simple pattern I found. (Maybe wallpaper pattern) And make it a more warm color. -smile-

Mari said...

Magnificent birds! I especially like blue herons.

Ruth Hiebert said...

You have been blessed to see all these birds.

DeniseinVA said...

Great captures of these beautiful birds!

kathy b said...

I think that quote is perfect re: feathered friends

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