Hider the shy Heron
(Ardea herodius) Thomson Marsh, Kelowna, BC.
Each of the various herons in the various areas I monitor has a unique "heronality." Ralphie of Belmont and Michaelbrook, is very docile, accustomed to people, and willing to stand by while photographers snap away.
Others, like Hider of Thomson, are much more guarding of their privacy. He loves to settle into restricted spaces and will take flight at the slightest "provocation" (his word, not mine....) In this sequence, I spotted him first trying to imheronate a cattail, then huffing a way a few meters in search of a better lair, then finally, throwing a complete hissy fit, flying off, intimidating whatever ducks or Hooded Mergansers got in his way before settling back into the reeds where I saw him last week.... The next several images portray what went down....
Hider the shy Heron
(Ardea herodius) Thomson Marsh, Kelowna, BC.
Each of the various herons in the various areas I monitor has a unique "heronality." Ralphie of Belmont and Michaelbrook, is very docile, accustomed to people, and willing to stand by while photographers snap away.
Others, like Hider of Thomson, are much more guarding of their privacy. He loves to settle into restricted spaces and will take flight at the slightest "provocation" (his word, not mine....) In this sequence, I spotted him first trying to imheronate a cattail, then huffing a way a few meters in search of a better lair, then finally, throwing a complete hissy fit, flying off, intimidating whatever ducks or Hooded Mergansers got in his way before settling back into the reeds where I saw him last week.... The next several images portray what went down....