Birding Hilton Head Island and Pinckney Island NWR, SC
While the first baby Tricolored Heron squawked a bit for food, the second baby Tricolored was busy doing something else...
Baby #2 doesn't have quite the hairdo as Baby #1, but he's still cute with those downy flyaway feathers on top.
...Baby #2 was determined to move and started exercising his wings, flapping and bobbing around.
...soon he was riding up and down on the willowy branch he was using as a perch...
...and then he took flight!
I think this was his first flight because I had been there all morning and had not seen any other flights.
Wow so that was probably a big event for you to see its first flight after following him like this... And you got perfect pictures! Wow... That's really cool!
ReplyDeleteYou can almost hear him thinking "oh, no, now whatta I do?!!! Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
ReplyDeleteCool shots and what a wonderful experience for you!
Unique catch,I really like the herons.
ReplyDeleteAw, baby, your downy parts are so precious.
ReplyDeleteUp, up, and awaaaayyyyy! Great shots, Kelly.
ReplyDeleteHe looks to be saying, "I'm freee!"
ReplyDeletePerfect photos, Kelly!
Wow ~ ... yup simply WOW !
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Kelly! Such fun to catch him taking off.
ReplyDeleteThis is Incredible!
ReplyDeleteI love the hair-do!
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Wonderful capture, Kelly! These guys are just so cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great moment to capture Kelly.
ReplyDeleteExcellent.
Great shots of such an unusual coloured bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat experience! and such GREAT pictures!
ReplyDeleteSplendid images, Kelly. They leave me speechless. Getting great photos of birds is a matter of luck, patience and know-how. You had all three.
ReplyDeleteGreat (and humorous) photos Kelly, the last one looked just like it had bounced up from a trampoline...which I suppose it had in a way :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh-those photos are great! We've had TCH's in CT but never got to see one yet.Terrific stuff!
ReplyDeleteToo adorable .... beautiful series. Also enjoyed previous post, awesome interactions captured.
ReplyDeleteYour tricolor photos brought an uncontrolled smile of sheer delight, while your impressions elicited contemplation and serenity - good art with the camera lens and the brush!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing to witness! He seems a bit scared with his eyes wide open like that... Cool shots!
ReplyDelete...thanks, everyone! It was so interesting to sit and watch this little family. I had watched them for several days, and then to finally see them fly was so exciting.
ReplyDeleteI don´t know what to say. So good shots of that event. Something to be proud of. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! He looks a bit unsteady :-)
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