Black Crowned Night Heron
I want to write something, but sadly my mind is so fried, that I can not write anything substantial :( I just feel so tired, I guess, I am still holding on to summer break :) haha! I am not complaining though, I so love my new students, they have been angels, and have been really awesome in our first week. But maybe what tires me most is having to combine both teaching and schooling, both lesson planning and doing my own homework, after 2 months of summer break! :) I still am not used to waking up early at 5:30 in the morning.
I am usually drawn to black crowned night herons because they look so unusually focused. The stare is so deep which reminds me of a person in deep meditative thoughts. Unlike most birds where if I come a little bit closer, they would fly away, but the night herons usually would show unperturbed with my presence. Its focused on what is down the water can not just be disrupted. Night herons are known to be patient hunter, they stand quietly for very long periods of time waiting for a fish or frog to pass by. Sadly though, they also raid the nests for the young of other herons, terns, and gulls for their foods. :(
Common places where these birds can easily be sighted in San Diego are:
Famosa Slough
Wild Animal Park
Lake Murray
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hi wonderwoman....i hope you get used to your new routine soon, it is really hard to go back to work after a long vacation..i love the black crowned night heron's eyes! it really looks like he is in very deep thought...love yah!
ReplyDeleteIt looked very majestic especially with the red eyes. :D
ReplyDeleteI've been waking up at 4:30, eating breakfast, and heading out in the morning before school to take photos myself! I find it a relaxing way to begin the day! There are some cattle egrets and flamingoes at the Marriott where hubby works and I stop by there in the mornings.
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful, Betchai! I love the way your photos showing their focused attention..
ReplyDeleteI have to get back in routine too, so this first week was quite a challenge.
Hi Betchai, these Night Heron shots are great! His crown looks surprisingly soft in the second one. I hope you have a wonderful school year, teaching and schooling. :)
ReplyDeletesuperb shots of the black crowned night heron, Beth. we have yet to explore the potential of our dlsr. hehehe! have a great weekend to you & KTL! :)
ReplyDeleteBetchai what lovely shots you got of such a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteBeth, this photo is really clear! Those red eyes stands out! The details are amazing. I can even decipher his "expression" -teehee. Before you know it, you'll get the hang of it again, girl! :) Good luck on the week ahead, girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a close-up shot of a Night Heron. We both have the luck, I think, if we keep our patience.
ReplyDeleteI am so frustrated with bird photos. I never get a good shot on it. I really need to buy a reliable dslr. I am so jealous of Sis Cher's "love of my life". ahahaha
ReplyDeleteYour bird photos are so gorgeous. love them.
Beautiful focus and macro, even the bokeh is great!
ReplyDeleteThese birds are so elusive to me.
Hope you can adjust to your schedule. Hehehe I also wake up at 5:30 but home by 4:30....
Get plenty of rest.
betchai, gorgeous shots of this beautiful bird. Wow, they are so crisp and detailed. Love them.
ReplyDeleteThose are some amazing photos. At only 100mm, they let you get very close.
ReplyDeleteI don't think this black crowned night heron has anything on you in regards to patience. When it comes to getting just the right photograph, I know you can wait as long as necessary.
ReplyDeleteAh, most of my life, I've been an early morning person. Since the job loss, I just stay up all night and don't even go to bed until about 4AM. Funny, though, I still don't sleep more than about four hours a day!
Beautiful photos of the bird. I don't know how you do it with school and work. But you are living the life I wish to live- being that I has that life once, but now I am an at home mommy. You just need to get use to the hours, things will be spiffy again soon. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've been so tired and wasted too with so many things so not even having time to blog.
ReplyDeleteFirst time seeing black heron, again thumbs up for your shots!
Hi Betchai, this post is from 2010, is this a blogger thing? Just asking because recently, I have had the feedburner sending out old posts in emails. It is really strange so just thought you might have a similar issue with the posts.
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