Great Blue Heron chicks part III by danapommet
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This is an update on the Great Blue Heron chicks that I posted the last two weeks. The legs are developing rapidly but as you can see, the wing development is much slower. They have a long way to go, to reach the 72 inch (183cm) wingspan of their parents. Both parents were off fishing and it is a full time job, for them to feed both of these chicks. I’ve backed off of the chicks a bit so you can see the entire nest sitting on top of the tree. That is an Anhinga nesting in the lower right of this photo. Do ZOOM.
Taken at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands, March 1st.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous comments and favs.
Dana
Comments (28)
beachzz
This is fun, watching these two grow up. And they obviously live in a great neighborhood!!
psyoshida
The zoom was incredible. They are big! I'm surprised to see they share their nesting area so close to the Anhinga's. This is a fantastic shot. Just amazing.
danapommet
This tree has 3 Heron nests for a total of 4 chicks and 5 Anhinga nests for a total of 9 chicks PLUS 4 gators hanging around, under these nests, waiting for a chick to fall out. Dana
renecyberdoc
me beeing a real crappy camera man.lol,sees that this here is an amazing shot.
Faemike55
what? no partridge in a pear tree? Great picture, Dana
whaleman
Great collection of wildlife in one tree! Careful, maybe those gators are waiting for a photographer for lunch!
Katraz
Great shot but what a scruffy bunch.
jendellas
Oh no not the crocs underneath, hope those babies take care. Lovely to see the other nest so close & more we carn't see, all getting on. Loving the growing up pics!!!!!
DAVER2112
Awesome capture Dana. I never get tired of going there.
flavia49
splendid image!!
MrsRatbag
Oh sweet! Great shot!
MrsLubner
How interesting the two species share the same space. So close and living in harmony and trust I suspect. The chicks are certainly showing what they will grow up to be.
kbrog
Excellent capture! Most be like a snackfood vending machine to the gators.
mgtcs
Fantastic image my dear friend, splendid shot as usual, perfect timing!
flora-crassella
very nice "little" birds!
Erestorfan
Holy cow!!! Look how big they've gotten!! Great shot!
watapki66
Wonderful image!
sandra46
WONDERFUL CAPTURE
elfin14doaks
Very cool capture!
mbz2662
Wow~ this is cool. I don't get to see these kinds of things around here. It's really neat to see the nest as well :)
Kaartijer
Sooo... these are the babies! Great shot, Dana!
adrie
Another wonderful capture of nature...excellent shot.
lucindawind
fantastic shot . .lovely birds
Str4wB34ry
Fabulous shot. Can't believe how close they all live together. Wish you hadn't told me about the gator though!
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic image my dear Dana !
durleybeachbum
delightful kids!
Alex_Antonov
Beautiful work!
myrrhluz
Beautiful shot! I love seeing the nests up on the stilts of the branches. Great personalities of the chicks! One calmly surveying and the other rather more curious. Hope they both stay away from the croc! Excellent detail and light on the nest! Wonderful capture of the birds!