tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post5123146957014170582..comments2024-03-28T19:58:04.966-04:00Comments on Cup on the Bus: Heron lostJoanne Noragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-81322095095597487662017-07-09T17:40:07.887-04:002017-07-09T17:40:07.887-04:00Oh yes! I love herons too. They are such graceful,...Oh yes! I love herons too. They are such graceful, beautiful birds. You really got some gorgeous photos of those amazing birds.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-31048787456009839792017-07-09T07:08:34.961-04:002017-07-09T07:08:34.961-04:00I love that picture of it walking.I love that picture of it walking.Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-48958679526379266992017-07-09T04:19:46.388-04:002017-07-09T04:19:46.388-04:00We have a lonesome Heron too ! Beautiful creatures...We have a lonesome Heron too ! Beautiful creatures.BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-49679625236975449272017-07-09T03:54:14.176-04:002017-07-09T03:54:14.176-04:00I now know far more about herons than I ever did, ...I now know far more about herons than I ever did, but don't know why one would be alone for so long and far away from a nesting area. Perhaps it has been shunned and cast out for some reason. I do hope it finds a mate.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-86903333890061259652017-07-09T00:50:21.213-04:002017-07-09T00:50:21.213-04:00Do you think it lives there or just spends the day...Do you think it lives there or just spends the day there? Reason I asked is we had herons when we lived in the San Diego area. They lived in trees by the ocean but occasionally we would see one in a field miles away from the ocean. Maybe its learning golf tips?? They are fun birds to watch. I didn't know they mated for one season. I do know their babies can be very vocal when waiting for food. I miss them and my quail.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-12736572916075473102017-07-08T22:44:56.361-04:002017-07-08T22:44:56.361-04:00We call them Great Blue Herons here. I've seen...We call them Great Blue Herons here. I've seen solitary ones fishing in rivers around here. They are spectacular to see in the air, aren't they? Maybe this guy (is it a guy?) just spends lots of time away from his mate. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-33646706365431668502017-07-08T21:39:08.822-04:002017-07-08T21:39:08.822-04:00The Cuyahoga River is across the road, maybe 200 f...The Cuyahoga River is across the road, maybe 200 feet away. It's where the rookery birds fish. I think I know enough now to stop considering the life of this bird. I can speak with authority on its habits. Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-54811520647128998032017-07-08T21:17:15.499-04:002017-07-08T21:17:15.499-04:00My daughter had a pond/waterfall in her yard that ...My daughter had a pond/waterfall in her yard that they built themselves. They put in some beautiful fish. Then the heron came and ate them all - year after year. Finally, they gave up. Golf courses have ponds and I would imagine that is why the heron is around.<br /><br />I used to fly fish for about ten years (during my mid-life crisis). The best part was seeing the wildlife down at the stream which always included some lovely heron looking for dinner. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-73971620123985221632017-07-08T19:23:53.158-04:002017-07-08T19:23:53.158-04:00It would make a good documentary.It would make a good documentary.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094441414025227387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-25199135914232552302017-07-08T19:14:11.278-04:002017-07-08T19:14:11.278-04:00I have one I watch at the lake. They move so slow...I have one I watch at the lake. They move so slow only to dive in like a flash. I've watched them lay their fish on the land and go back for it.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-21487915529012427742017-07-08T18:16:55.584-04:002017-07-08T18:16:55.584-04:00Fantastic pictures. I especially like the one in t...Fantastic pictures. I especially like the one in the tree. I have no guess as to why it is alone. Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-65554598094443606452017-07-08T17:42:23.621-04:002017-07-08T17:42:23.621-04:00They are very interesting birds indeed.They are very interesting birds indeed.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-72201389261206314952017-07-08T17:31:49.900-04:002017-07-08T17:31:49.900-04:00doesn't have a mate; I was almost afraid to re...doesn't have a mate; I was almost afraid to read thinking the worst of lost - thank goodness all is well. When we lived in California the heron parents would come to our property in the winter and actually spear gophers, amazing to see. they are regal birds. Not sure if I ever linked you up to my post about that if not let me know, I got photos through the screen porch.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-57003332694981656472017-07-08T16:29:40.786-04:002017-07-08T16:29:40.786-04:00I love the picture with the heron's reflection...I love the picture with the heron's reflection in the water. Very nice!! I learned things today I didn't know about herons. Everything!!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-80630004073187922642017-07-08T16:02:47.740-04:002017-07-08T16:02:47.740-04:00Now, is it a boy or a girl?Now, is it a boy or a girl?Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-50358055451706030752017-07-08T15:57:11.264-04:002017-07-08T15:57:11.264-04:00http://flyinghighsolo.com/2013/02/why-is-this-bird...http://flyinghighsolo.com/2013/02/why-is-this-bird-hanging-out-alone/<br />Thanks, Rachel. I really sent google out looking this time, and almost gave up. All the articles were all the obvious, till I found this one. What common sense!Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-91997512162404585322017-07-08T14:35:04.957-04:002017-07-08T14:35:04.957-04:00Heron's are very solitary and we have them her...Heron's are very solitary and we have them here, always standing alone.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-24676514193863297292017-07-08T14:10:21.355-04:002017-07-08T14:10:21.355-04:00We have herons on our beck as it winds through our...We have herons on our beck as it winds through our fields. Here we would call a colony of herons a heronry.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-6690575515809338622017-07-08T13:16:12.278-04:002017-07-08T13:16:12.278-04:00maybe it doesn't like competition. old enough...maybe it doesn't like competition. old enough to breed now though so you'd think it would be feeling a little more sociable.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-27767875603633213242017-07-08T12:51:47.229-04:002017-07-08T12:51:47.229-04:00Everything I know about herons I just learned from...Everything I know about herons I just learned from your post here ... so I am no help with your question. They are big birds, aren't they? Maybe all species have those who are loners, either by nature or by chance ... jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-20008337907804329192017-07-08T12:44:25.810-04:002017-07-08T12:44:25.810-04:00An introverted heron with some Scottish (golfing) ...An introverted heron with some Scottish (golfing) genes?<br />These are wonderful photos! Wow!Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-86901274006074814352017-07-08T12:33:35.021-04:002017-07-08T12:33:35.021-04:00A friend who lives at the head of one of the bays ...A friend who lives at the head of one of the bays nearby has up to twelve herons feeding there on occasion. They are gorgeous creatures. This one is a loner. I guess every species has them.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-82294017656284334652017-07-08T12:08:08.986-04:002017-07-08T12:08:08.986-04:00He likes the fishing there. We have them out in t...He likes the fishing there. We have them out in the lagoon from time to time fishing. Have also had a nesting pair on the island there. Sometimes they come up in the yard to be fed and the male hoovers proactively while the female eats.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-42142563448247582062017-07-08T11:52:25.444-04:002017-07-08T11:52:25.444-04:00Beautiful photos, capturing the Heron. Thanks for ...Beautiful photos, capturing the Heron. Thanks for sharing, and greetings!Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-72159234999201575782017-07-08T11:45:44.752-04:002017-07-08T11:45:44.752-04:00Hari OM
it found fish... in a place other herons w...Hari OM<br />it found fish... in a place other herons would not contemplate. Think of it as a pioneer, an early prospector... and herons anyway tend to be solitary in their hunting, no matter the family situation! I am glad it is still there with you though... when I read that title I caught my breath!!! YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.com