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White Herons

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I tried to get lots of photos of these lovely birds that I initially thought might be egrets, but was somewhat unsuccessful. I later realised that they’re too small to be those elegant birds.

I wasn’t really able to zoom in on this huge flock enjoying their position near the ocean and clearly, each other’s company as they swooped and swirled together in knots of three and four.

They were lovely to see, however, and were so busy flying and socialising with each other although I couldn’t capture that due to their unpredictable movements and my position.

They were enjoying this water feature but were wary once I arrived. I hope to get some better photos of them later during our stay.

Happy Wednesday.

22 thoughts on “White Herons”

    1. Hahaha. 🙂 Nope, not in the tropical jungles of western Canada. I am in the Caribbean on my retirement holiday (retired three weeks ago) doing lots of walking, swimming, relaxing. 🙂

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    1. No, these herons are in a bird sanctuary in the Caribbean where I am taking a retirement holiday (newly retired only three weeks ago). BC does have snowy and white egrets, though. Egrets are related to herons but are much larger. Cheers.

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  4. I Have not seen these birds in my travels, but have enjoyed the flocks of Cockatoos, parrots and lorikeets in Australia. Nice to see something different than what we have in Canada. I am with you, though, why can’t they just stay still for one little photo? 😊Happy Wednesday Lynette. Allan

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    1. Thank you, Allan.
      I haven’t seen them before either. I could hear the parakeets in these trees as well, but could only get the merest glimpses or outlines of them – too late for any photos – as they are also the same colour as the foliage. I’ll be going back to try to get better pictures.
      Exactly! Please stay still for just one photo!

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    1. It sure is, Anneli. There are parakeets in the same area and I got tiny glimpses of them but they’re difficult because they’re canny and also the same colour as the foliage! I’ll be going back to try to get better pictures. Cheers.

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        1. They definitely are and we are sinking into a kind of relaxation that I don’t think I’ve experienced before. Doing things I really enjoy but haven’t had much time for such as bird watching. Cheers.

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    1. I love watching them fly; so graceful and effortless. And yes, it is very lush, especially the area where the herons are living. It’s being returned to its original condition as a mangrove swamp, which is apparently a very attractive feeding ground for these birds. Cheers.

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