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For Delia... (Ardea herodias)

Sorry for the delay on my answer as I have been wonderfully occupied with the only passion greater than birding. That would be hosting all 5 children and all 5 grandchildren for the USA Thanksgiving holidays. If I am looking in correct place, the opus has two breeding adults on nest.My image is a first year breeder with smaller patch in much brighter light. This post of mature breeding adult(not as close) with full plumage. Yes, that shoulder patch and bigger matching patches on belly under wings is hall mark of breeding bird. Those quills(I call them) on neck and back are also more pronounced. The plumage can remain for entire season. The clearest indication nesting is in progress is those blue lores. For some reason I couldn't send private message.
Habitat
wetlands
Location
Wakodahatchee, Florida
Date taken
11/25/18
Scientific name
Ardea herodias
Equipment used
EOS R EF 400 DO
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A beauty of a detailed shot, pose, setting and lighting David, lovely job and many tfs.
 
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Opus Editor
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A stunning and so beautifully detailed image of this Heron David! Beautifully captured guy.
 
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Opus Editor
Supporter
Goodness!!! Thanks so much for all that info David. I'll study it all properly later on (had a busy day and just now trying to catch up).

You've a super picture of this guy my friend. Very well done.

I really don't know why you can't send me a PM, my In Box isn't full, which is the usual reason. Try again and if it still doesn't work post back on one of my images and I'll pick it up more quickly.

Note, there's a "Send PM" link underneath my post just in case you tried to type my name in and mis-spelt it.;)
 

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