When Great Blue Herons change who is in charge of keeping watch on their nest they perform a Nest Relief Ceremony, it is part of the pair bonding rituals where they clap their bills together.
They swallow the food they hunt for and regurgitate it to feed their chicks. Some of the contortions were comical looking especially with the breeding plumage billowing in the breeze.
They aren’t necessarily fond of being watched when feeding their chicks. This adult went through the motions of bringing up the food several times but waited until there was no one on the trail to watch it feed the chick.
It is good to look back from whence you walk. Once the trail was clear of onlookers the first hatched chick popped its head above the nest and gladly received its food.
Several days after getting a look at the hatchling I visited the nest again and was happy to see there was a second chick in the nest. They were tugging at the adult’s feathers in this view. Their downy feathers are adorable.
Do You See What I See…
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I do see what you see… brilliant photos and a beautiful subject…. these are top notch captures….
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Thanks Bulldog!!
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Excellent photos and I loved the story line as well.
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So glad you have enjoyed the whole package!!! Thank You!!
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Wondrous. 🙂
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Thanks 🙂 🙂
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Terrific Family snaps, hope you gave copies to the Dad above to carry in his wallet?
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Thanks Ron and oh yes they ordered a wall sized one too, lol.
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These should be in National Geographic!
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From your lips to the publishers ears… thanks Jacki!!
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Pure National Geographic images and material…I soooooo LOVE this. I am going to share this link on My MIL facebook page if that is ok? She will love this!
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Thanks so much Tammy! Please do share with your MIL hope she enjoys 🙂
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thank you…just did! 🙂
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Beautifully sharp shots!
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Thanks Andy!
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Gorgeous! The images and information are super.
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Thanks John & Lois glad to learn you enjoyed this series!
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Love your blog, Patty!! Excellent!!
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Thank you, I knew you would enjoy 🙂
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Awesome photos of blue herons. And I like the little information you provide. Thanks.
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Thanks Otto!
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Beautiful photography, and words. Good job! 🙂
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Thank you Cookie!!
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Terrific captures with great clarity!
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Thanks! Love photography in the winter here, low humidity un-muddles our skies and just adds great pop to the shots.
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