This morning, I’m sharing three Green Heron photos plus a short video that were taken at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma earlier this month.
Foraging subadult Green Heron – Canon R7, f8, 1/60, ISO 2000, Canon 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light
This first image is of a foraging subadult Green Heron. This was a hard bird to spot, but spot it, I did. When I first saw it, it looked just like a lump on the mud of the slough.
It was fun to watch this heron hunting. I took quite a few images, and then my friend and wildlife photographer, Steve Creek, convinced me to try making a video. It was my first time using his gear to take videos, so after several tries, I created one I liked.
Your tastes may vary, and that is perfectly fine. Yet, I liked the hunting Green Heron in this video, the sounds of the birds at the refuge, and the fact that I caught the heron capturing its breakfast.
Green Heron about to lift off from a branch – Canon R7, f8, 1/500, ISO 1250, -1.0 EV, Canon 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light
Later that same morning, I photographed another Green Heron as it was about to lift off from a branch at Miner’s Cove in the refuge. The light was challenging, but I liked the way this image turned out.
Adult Green Heron near the Arkansas River – Canon R7, f8, 1/1000, ISO 640, -1.7 EV, Canon 100-500mm at 500mm, natural light
Last week at the refuge I spotted this adult Green Heron perched in some vines near the Arkansas River. Even though the heron was quite a distance from me and the road, I decided to take a few photos of the bird. I’m glad that I did because I find this image appealing.
I am enjoying seeing, hearing, and photographing Green Herons again. I only saw and pointed out two of them while I lived in Utah. They are uncommon in that area. Even though they are more abundant here, they can still be hard to find.
Life is good.
Mia
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The video is really cool and the other pics are wonderful. The eye contact in the first pic is perfect. Thanks Mia.
Such a little stealth
Loved the video – and the transition from s.l.o.w and careful to lightening fast.
Beautiful images. I love the video!
I love the sounds in the video. It is fun to watch the heron hunting. I am always amazed at their ability to shape shift. I can’t believe how fast they can extend and retract their necks! I like the last image as well. It would make a very nice painting. The composition is really good, with the balance of blank space and the organic, curving vines. We’ll done, Mia.
Splendid shots – and great video. In the background, as the heron stalks, is the wonderful song of I think a thrush? Do you know what it is?