Thursday, October 24, 2013

Grey Heron

Grey heron, Fortezza Nuova, Livorno
Around here it is unusual to see birds other than gulls, pigeons or sparrows. I was quite surprised to catch this heron, standing in the grass outside the Fortezza Nuova.
Grey heron, Fortezza Nuova, Livorno
It was a rainy afternoon and almost dark and I saw it only because a friend called my attention to it.

External links: Grey Heron (Wikipedia)
See also: Fortezza Nuova
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10 comments:

  1. RevrunnerOctober 24, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Very much like our Great Blue Heron.

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  2. JackOctober 24, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    I see herons much like this often in Florida and a little less often in Connecticut. They are stately, aren't they?

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  3. LindaOctober 24, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Excellent photos! I love herons...I have seen a few here and there in Montreal, but not often. They are not easy to photograph because they are great at hiding and are still like robots. Thank you so much for sharing!

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  4. RandyOctober 24, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    Very graceful looking.

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  5. DinaOctober 24, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    How exciting to see a new bird. Beautiful pictures, with flowers even, came from that rainy dark afternoon.

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  6. cieldequimperOctober 24, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    No, VP. There are lots of them around but they value their privacy so they don't show themselves to you! ;-)

    Excellent shots. I wonder if there are ever any in Versailles...

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  7. Cezar and LéiaOctober 24, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    wow love this adorable bird. Herons are gorgeous birds and you got wonderful portraits!
    Great find!
    Léia

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  8. Luis GomezOctober 24, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Nice capture VP. I don't get to see them too often around DC.

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  9. KarlOctober 24, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    This is a surprise, VP!
    What a lucky scene in a rainy afternoon...

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  10. Stefan JanssonOctober 25, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Cool birds they are.

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