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Great Blue Heron album.

Shut-R-Bug — Fri, 8 Jun 2007 20:09:08 MDT

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Great Blue Heron album. - DSC02952.jpg

All the shots in this album were taken on June 7th, 2007, at Grand Lake Saint Mary\'s.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:17:01 MDT

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All the shots in this album were taken on June 7th, 2007, at Grand Lake Saint Mary\'s. - DSC02935crpAFshrpn.jpg

Grand Lake Saint Mary\'s is the largest man-made lake in Ohio.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:16:37 MDT

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Grand Lake Saint Mary\'s is the largest man-made lake in Ohio. - DSC02936crpAFshrpn.jpg

These shots were taken with the Sony H9.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:16:19 MDT

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These shots were taken with the Sony H9. - DSC02941crpafshrpn.jpg

This Great Blue Heron seemed to be posing for us. He was very cooperative and made our visit a delight.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:16:02 MDT

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This Great Blue Heron seemed to be posing for us. He was very cooperative and made our visit a delight. - DSC02946crpafshrpn.jpg

This small body of water is a canal-like area, where sailboats are docked at either end, and fishing is accessible for humans and birds alike.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:15:46 MDT

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This small body of water is a canal-like area, where sailboats are docked at either end, and fishing is accessible for humans and birds alike. - DSC02950crpafshrpn.jpg

The \'canal\' is maybe 50-60\' across, and Mr. Heron chose to fish in several spots on the other side.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:15:23 MDT

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The \'canal\' is maybe 50-60\' across, and Mr. Heron chose to fish in several spots on the other side. - DSC02954crpafshrpn.jpg

Having a long zoom on the H9, he was well within range, although we did have to move around a bit to get a good angle.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:14:53 MDT

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Having a long zoom on the H9, he was well within range, although we did have to move around a bit to get a good angle. - DSC02956crpafshrpn.jpg

Showing off his 6\' wingspan.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:14:38 MDT

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Showing off his 6\' wingspan. - DSC02960crpafshrpng-10.jpg

At one point another Heron ventured too close to this guy\'s territory.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:14:13 MDT

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At one point another Heron ventured too close to this guy\'s territory. - DSC02963crpshrpng0.jpg

\"Our\" Heron immediately chased the tresspasser away.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:13:42 MDT

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\"Our\" Heron immediately chased the tresspasser away. - DSC02964shrpn.jpg

So there!

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:13:06 MDT

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So there! - DSC02967crpshrpn.jpg

I was excited to have finally gotten the opportunity to photograph a Heron in breeding plummage.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:12:45 MDT

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I was excited to have finally gotten the opportunity to photograph a Heron in breeding plummage. - DSC02968crpafshrpn.jpg

Our other Heron encounters have been in the fall...when they look like plucked chickens.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:12:16 MDT

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Our other Heron encounters have been in the fall...when they look like plucked chickens. - DSC02979crp.jpg

We must have taken 500 shots between us.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:12:03 MDT

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We must have taken 500 shots between us. - DSC02985afshrpn.jpg

Is he laughing at us?

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:11:16 MDT

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Is he laughing at us? - DSC02989crpafshrpn.jpg

I think he is.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:10:56 MDT

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I think he is. - DSC03033crpafshrpng0.jpg

It was hard to focus on him when he got in these sticks.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:10:30 MDT

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It was hard to focus on him when he got in these sticks. - DSC03104afcrpshrpn.jpg

Ungainly, but interesting pose. Notice his feet are crossed.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:10:06 MDT

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Ungainly, but interesting pose. Notice his feet are crossed. - DSC03110crpafshrpn.jpg

Just before we left, the Heron gave us an added treat. He flew to our side of the \'canal\' and posed up close and personal.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:09:43 MDT

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Just before we left, the Heron gave us an added treat. He flew to our side of the \'canal\' and posed up close and personal. - DSC03116crpafshrpn.jpg

We hated to say goodbye to our new friend...and I\'m certainly ready to go back.

Shut-R-Bug — Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:09:23 MDT

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We hated to say goodbye to our new friend...and I\'m certainly ready to go back. - DSC03117afshrpng0.jpg