Saturday, June 1, 2019

Saturday Critters ~ 285 ~

Before my lovely stay in the hospital, 
I met up with...

Mr. Great Blue Heron
in Smithville, New Jersey





I don't think I have ever been this close to a Heron before and 
one thing that amazed me was an up close view of it's legs and feet.
I was so excited to share the same space with this large wading bird, 
sitting by the waters edge, I could barely contain my excitement!

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20 comments:

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Close contact with nature is always wonderful .......shingles not so much. We had Shingrix vaccinations so are protected from this awful condition, thank goodness.

R's Rue said...

I hope you're better.
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Brian King said...

An immature heron! Beautiful photos! I love their eyes...always very intent. These are awesome!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

How amazing! Look at those legs...and those feet! What great photos! Glad you are at home and feeling better. Take care of yourself. Lots of hugs, Diane

Changes in the wind said...

They have strange legs and feet....I guess I don't know a lot about this bird but he is not very attractive.

Debbie said...

thanks brian, i thought so...but was afraid to say it and be wrong!! thanks for the compliment, it always means a lot, coming from you!!

Debbie said...

i also had the vaccine, a few years ago, but it is not always effective. i've had shingles 4 times since getting the vaccine, there's no guarantee!!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Debbie! These are awesome closeups of the GB Heron. It is weird how their legs can bend. So glad you are feeling better, take care. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend. PS, thank you for the comment on my blog.

Marie Smith said...

Wow! I never noticed the legs and feet like that before, Debbie. Exceptional photos! Well done!

Ruth Hiebert said...

You must have some special connection to these birds. 😊 They never allow me to get that close. Those legs and feet look awesome.

Anu said...

Awesome photos!

italiafinlandia said...

Great shots.
Have a prompt recovery!!

Louca por porcelana said...

Amazing pics...You are a great photographer!

BeachGypsy said...

I just KNEW something was wrong, Debbie and I am so glad you are now back home and please get well soon!! Hate that you had to suffer with that!!!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

It isn't healthy to go to the hospital. Stay away from there.

Hope you're dandy now!!

Lowcarb team member said...

Great photographs Debbie, they are all terrific close-ups.
I'm sending you a bunch of mixed grapes, (hope you like them) to aid your healing … virtually speaking of course!!!

Seriously get well soon :)

All the best Jan

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Debbie,
Fantastic pictures. Great to see this wonderful heron so close.

Greetings, Marco

Conniecrafter said...

that is the first thing I thought was wow look at those legs and feet, that is just amazing, I have never gotten a picture with them in that pose, isn't it so exciting :) Great job and thanks for sharing, hope every day your feeling a little better!

Karen Lakis said...

Holy moly - those feet! What a cool experience to be so close!

LeAnn said...

Oh my, I love these photos of the Blue Heron.Those feet are amazing and the yellow eyes are intriguing. Thanks for sharing these.
Blessings and hugs!