and we have liftoff by Richardphotos
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I took these yesterday at an area lake. I was able to walk right up the bird very slowly to within 20 feet.it was not as large as the one I seen last week, but getting so close was a surprise.
the pixelation was caused by reducing the pixels so I could keep the large size
I think it is a Heron, but the more I read about Egrets and Herons, the more confusing it seems
thanks for viewing and any squawks

Comments (94)
Beautiful shots, Richard. I think it is some kind of Heron. Pretty sure he is a fish eater. Fantastic light and colouring in this. Beautiful animal.
I'm squarking, dear Richard. Wonderful shots all, you were lucky to get so close. Have a beautiful day. Hugs. Diane. xx
wonderful collage of this take off !
So wonderful photos, excellent atmosphere and so impressive capture Richard. :)
A very lovely and nice photos Richard! splendid shots. :D
Probably a heron. After looking at several references, I share your puzzlement. Great set of photos: you caught the whole sequence. Dick
wow very beautiful :-)
I would call it a heron, excellent captures.
Great capture of this heron richard, excellent well done..
It's esasiest to distinguish in a pasture with cows. This big looks a bit tipsey. Once airbourne he shows his majesty.
wonderful photos!!!!
I love the third shoot on bottom !!! Splendid collage !
Great sequence!! And yes it's a Great Blue Heron I just posted a picture of one with her chicks.
Wonderful photos.
Yes I do beleive it is a blue heron. Super shots
Great shots! Really nicely done!
Super. How exciting to get so close!
Nice captures!
Looks like a heron to me :o) ....great shots Richard ! *** H u g s ***
Beautiful captures Richard! We call it a Reiger.
wonderful shot richard and great collage.
good ... it's a pity for the lighting on the second ... but you can't win'em all ...
Wonderful collage!! Very nice!!
This is a great series of shots Richard and I'm amazed it let you get so close
Absolutely wild. Great shots, Richard.
Absolutely beautiful birds!
astonishing.. i saw i missed more of your Art so i dive into your gallery now
Squak....OL great capture of one of natures own!
Wonderful series of shot, well done!
Gorgeous collage Richard, lovely bird, I don't know what it would be either lol