They dance and swirl right over my head
When I don’t have my camera with me.
But as soon as I go out with it,
They hide in the reeds
Or fly away
So that no matter how much I stalk them
I can’t get any good close-up shots.
I know these aren’t the best shots you’ve feather seen,
But maybe the herons are just trying to tell me
That every now and then, I have to enjoy nature
Through my own two eyes (and not through a camera lens).
From heron after, owl try to avoid any more bad bird puns… although I have no egrets!
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Lady Fi 
Haha, love your bird puns! So clever, just like you. I enjoyed the bird shots. Sometimes I feel guilty always trying to capture nature on my memory card instead of with the memory in my brain!
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Love the bird puns! I do have egrets, though I had to play hide and seek with one a good hour or two at the lake where I normally shoot photos. As always, the pictures are gorgeous.
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Your photos are lovely, as is the heron! I have to admit sometimes it is great just to watch these beautiful birds and forget about the camera. Have a great weekend.
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Love the photos and your avian puns. They’re not at tough to swallow. I wouldn’t even try to duck them. Just bring them on wren ever you like.
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I like puns. Sometimes it is good to just put the camera away and watch.
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Hello Lady Fi!
Oh, a series of herons.
A beautiful bird.
Fantastic photos.
Have a nice day
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Enjoyed reading that! Thanks 🙂
Last photo is amazing BTW!
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Enjoy your herons LadyFi, they might just be telling you their show is for you only 😉
Love the birds puns 😉
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Hey Fiona, until you do get that close-up, and I have full confidence that you will, these will do just fine! But just for the ‘halibut’, why not try a telephoto lens?! Hey, I try!…..
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These are taken with my telephoto! Perhaps I need a bigger one?
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smiles….defintiely…and it is the same with writing…stop trying to capture the moment and just live it…they tell me…i still like your shots…smiles….have a great saturday…
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Wonderful shots of the heron.
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Anyway, your photos are always great. 🙂
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So typical – where is the camera when you need it?! I love this bird, but I have never had the hegron at close range!
Wonderful photos!
🙂
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LOL! I swear animals can hear a camera or see that glint of metal or lens. 😉
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I have the same problem but I have also come to realize that it’s sometimes it’s more important to just see it rather than try to capture it. Cheers. Danette
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Beautiful shots of the heron.
I have the same problem with them and they’re still on my list of birds I want to photograph.
Hope you’re having a great weekend.
Mette
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peaceful
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I love your puns and they are just the giggles I needed on this gray, grumpy day!! Yes, Fall has finally arrived in Seattle with all the gray and grim, wet and chill!! So have no egrets and do have lots more fowl fun!!!
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Wonderful shots… the heron one was great. Holding cam we really miss adoring with our very own eyes.
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So so true, it always happens to me, just when the sky has this beautiful show but dang I don’t have my camera, the P&S even. 😦 great photos no matter what, you still got them.
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Sometimes, we just have to relax and enjoy the nature. But I loved these shots too…:) A closeup would have been better…
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Lovely photos of a seemingly camera shy bird. One of my dogs is camera shy and the other one is a total poser. Maybe you just need a heron who is a bit of an exhibitionist! Love your phunny puns!
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Sometimes the heron stands still when he sees a fish he wants to cathch. Beautiful photo’s.
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Awesomely punny. Love the photos.
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oh, you are so funny, er punny! 🙂
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They are so beautiful, it doesn’t matter whether close or far away, the Heron will wait for you!
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Love the puns, but maybe the birds are right – occasionally, just watch and rejoice!
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Heron-ly shot.
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Beautiful pictures of the heron, you did well, great. THe last post are amazing…what a lovely colour ….awsome!
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Love it all, Fi – thanks for starting my day with a smile! Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
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Those are lovely pictures…and an unique area of the world. What a nice place.
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I like Oscar’s spindly-legged friend!
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So serene!
Hopping by from Camera Critters.
Dogs Territory
Have an enjoyable weekend!
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I’m swallowing here over your lovely captures. (Couldn’t resist!)
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Ha! I liked your bird puns Fi. Nice photos too, as always – Dave
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I think birds have developed a sense to know when we have a camera! Nice pictures still. And it is true we should sometimes enjoy things with our own two eyes!
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Great series of captures.
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Awesome captures, I love Herons:)
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Wonderful photos, yes, beautiful heron, great job.
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Oh, the puns! (Puts head on arms and sobs quietly…)
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Beautiful!
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Lovely series!
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Loved the puns!!
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your puns are delightful! especially the post title
the last shot is a masterpiece
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alright now I’ve had my first laugh of the day, thank you for that. we have a great blue that lives near the pond down the road and I’ve gotten a couple of okay shots of him but not really close enough for my liking. he stands perfectly still in the middle of the pond, waiting for a fish. I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s more fun for me to simply observe him than to try to snap his photo. seeing is enough, I don’t need to capture. I think the last shot is excellent. happy weekend to you Fiona.
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lol, apart from the heron I smiled at your headline. Cool!
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–Lady Fi,
your insight thrills me!! Xxxxx Kiss for Oscar.
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I think your photos are spectacular.
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These birds look very elegant !
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thanks for the chuckles and the lovely images
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Delightful! Loved the poem! It reflects my own efforts! 🙂
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Beautiful shots! They are very wise and you may be right about what they are trying to communicate to you.
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Oh man … that last pun pushed me over the edge!
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I love herons, and wish I saw them more often…
These are lovely captures, as they are such shy birds…
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Egrets? I’ve had a few, but then again too few to mention…
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Your heavenly caramel shots and sharp birds are like an evasive dream
Have a lovely week-
Aloha from Waikiki
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calm and perfect 🙂
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Hi hi hi hi hi! Loved your bird puns! And your pics are just great!
Thanks for sharing;o)
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Have a fabulous week****
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I wonder why they are scared of you, or your camera. Is it the noise? I also noticed how nice and green the foliage is in October.
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Your photos are beautiful to see, and the heron looks quite elegant!
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this post quacked me up
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I’m glad I’m not the only one who experiences this! 🙂
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· Amazing photos. I love them.
· regards
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