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Saturday, December 17, 2016

Saturday Critters ~ 157 ~

On a recent visit to my favorite birding spot,
Lake of the Lilies

I was so surprised to see a Great Blue Heron still hanging around.

Preening...

and really blending in with the background! 
In fact the hubs spotted this one before I did, he was a tad excited.

I wonder if it plans on staying for the winter?

 Sharing today's images with 
Eileen at Viewing Nature With Eileen 

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26 comments:

  1. BreathtakingDecember 17, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    Hello Debbie!:) Lovely captures of the Heron, and beautiful photos,...love the colours. Americo often spots things before I do,...what would we do without them!:)

    Thanks for the info, about your ice post. Have a nice weekend!:)

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  2. DonnaDecember 17, 2016 at 9:02 AM

    What a beautiful place! Looks so peaceful and a great place to take your beautiful photos!
    hughugs

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  3. Brian KingDecember 17, 2016 at 9:21 AM

    One of my favorites! The background is beautiful!

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  4. Karen LakisDecember 17, 2016 at 9:24 AM

    Great catch! - and I like the name of the lake, too - Lake of the Lilies seems like it would be a beautiful place to visit!

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  5. ChristineDecember 17, 2016 at 9:41 AM

    A strikingly handsome kinda guy! Lovely photos Debbie!
    Happy holiday wishes!

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  6. ConniecrafterDecember 17, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    It is amazing how much everything blends into the background these days, your teaching that man of yours to spot those birds good!! Greg says that is why he likes me along I see things he would have missed :) Enjoy your weekend!

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  7. Devilish AngelDecember 17, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    Lake looks very peaceful. Happy weekend Debbie...

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  8. Optimistic ExistentialistDecember 17, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    Looks like the heron and the duck are friends :)

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  9. Laura. MDecember 17, 2016 at 10:16 AM

    The heron was combing, and the duck was watching, Debbie.
    Cute photos. Good Saturday.
    Besos.

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  10. Beside a babbling brook...December 17, 2016 at 10:41 AM

    I take it, they usually winter elsewhere...

    Wishing you snow fall, and sparkles, and lots of old time holiday music!
    Luna Crone

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  11. carol l mckennaDecember 17, 2016 at 11:05 AM

    Fantastic captures of the Blue Heron ~ thanks,

    Wishing you peace in your days ~ ^_^

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  12. eileeninmdDecember 17, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    Hello Debbie, pretty shots of the Heron. If they can catch fish, they may still year round. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend. Happy Christmas to you and your family!

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  13. AdamDecember 17, 2016 at 11:28 AM

    nice heron

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  14. Author R. Mac WheelerDecember 17, 2016 at 12:02 PM

    they are cool creatures

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  15. SallyDecember 17, 2016 at 12:27 PM

    Such a beautiful place to photograph that amazing blue heron
    Xoxo

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  16. SallyDecember 17, 2016 at 12:27 PM

    Such a beautiful place to photograph that amazing blue heron
    Xoxo

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  17. GigaDecember 17, 2016 at 6:15 PM

    I'm not surprised that you were surprised to see her. Maybe heron he is waiting for you and will soon fly away. Regards.

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  18. The Furry GnomeDecember 17, 2016 at 9:10 PM

    Great Blues adopt such interesting poses!

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  19. Ruth HiebertDecember 17, 2016 at 9:59 PM

    Whether the Heron stays or not, you got some amazing pictures of him.

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  20. LeAnnDecember 18, 2016 at 12:44 AM

    It has been amazing to see all the different birds that didn't leave yet for the winter. It has been unseasonably warm; but now it is way cold. As always, I enjoy your bird photos. Hugs~

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  21. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥December 18, 2016 at 8:41 AM

    Hello Debbie!
    Beautiful autumn picture.
    Heron fantastic posing for photos.
    Greetings from Poland.
    Lucja

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  22. Judy BiggerstaffDecember 18, 2016 at 2:18 PM

    Great shots of the heron. I know you must be happy to capture him. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Jenn JilksDecember 18, 2016 at 4:01 PM

    It has to be cold water!!!!

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  24. UnknownDecember 18, 2016 at 4:16 PM

    He really is a beauty, Debbie.
    I think they are such magnificent-looking birds.

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  25. Lowcarb team memberDecember 18, 2016 at 8:15 PM

    Nice to see your photo's Debbie
    Thanks for sharing

    All the best Jan

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  26. Judy BiggerstaffDecember 24, 2016 at 10:34 AM

    Great shot of the heron. Hope he stays a while for more pics.

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