The Great Blue Heron and The Great Horned Owl
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02. 3-23. Relationship building.
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04. 3-23 Adding support to the nest. Note stick in the Heron's bill. Passing a stick to the female is part of the mating ritual.
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05. 3-23 Admiring their work.
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06. 3-23 Off to dig through the snow and find another stick. It was amazing to watch these great birds with their 6 foot wing sp
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09. Finally got the shot. 5-15
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10. 5-15 A closer look reveals 4 babies?
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11. An even closer look. I believe there are four young Herons in this nest.
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12. Wing development and testing.
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16. Didn't miss this time. A keeper Gill.
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18. Heron fishing. A spectator sport?
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19. Late June. A proud and reflective parent. Job well done, parent! I'm waiting for their return in 05. Can't wait!
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20. l-r top to bottom. My camera will take 5 shots in 2 seconds. These marvelous creatures are very fast. The gill was long gone
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21. Software magic!!!
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This photo and the next two were taken in sequence and shows a Heron launch.
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Muscling up.
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