tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post7080212613522726097..comments2024-03-20T13:14:58.251-07:00Comments on John Gordon/Listening to Birds: Spring Break BirdingJohn Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05000639742722231998noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-24463267686872337922014-03-25T12:41:22.431-07:002014-03-25T12:41:22.431-07:00These herons are so intelligent and even literally...These herons are so intelligent and even literally bait fish.Melissa Haftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762480704325333762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-61233114985114091832014-03-25T11:05:24.569-07:002014-03-25T11:05:24.569-07:00The Green Heron does indeed have what seems a bill...The Green Heron does indeed have what seems a bill deformity. Another birder suggested it might have occurred when the bird was younger. The deformity isn't apparent in my other photos. George, I'll have another look and send you some another angles.John Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000639742722231998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-14271077453271382392014-03-25T11:04:24.201-07:002014-03-25T11:04:24.201-07:00The bird is on the north-west corner but go slowly...The bird is on the north-west corner but go slowly or it gets spooked easily.John Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000639742722231998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-11454794172792317182014-03-25T11:02:47.238-07:002014-03-25T11:02:47.238-07:00Thanks everyone for your comments. The Green Heron...Thanks everyone for your comments. The Green Heron does indeed have what seems a bill deformity. Another birder suggested it might have occurred when the bird was younger. The deformity isn't apparent in my other photos. George, I'll have another look and send you some another angles.<br />As for the Gyrfalcon, it hasn't been seen for two days so it may have left as has the Ladner Prairie Falcon.<br />Yesterday I tried to get some flight shots of the Pigeon Guillimots at Lonsdsale Quay. I'm not too sure if they are worth publishing but the birds are pairing up and very vocal. They nest in cavities under the pier. It is the first time I have seen them since visiting Mitlenatch Island many years ago.<br />Nothing much at Ambleside either, a slow day overall but great to be outdoors.John Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000639742722231998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-40182551588175738942014-03-24T15:29:14.413-07:002014-03-24T15:29:14.413-07:00Hi John,
Great Gyr picture. I don't think this...Hi John,<br />Great Gyr picture. I don't think this guy has to work too hard for a meal -- nice grain fed pigeon, mmm!<br /><br />I saw the GRHE today at Brydon but it was on the north shore and distant when viewed from any angle. Hence I didn't get a close look at it. When I looked at your closeup here, it seems to me the bird may have a bill deformity. The mandibles look crossed. What do you think? Do you have any other photos to check if this might be the case?<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />GeorgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-29085988617034688492014-03-24T11:29:53.221-07:002014-03-24T11:29:53.221-07:00John, lovely images! I'll have to try Brydon ...John, lovely images! I'll have to try Brydon this afternoon, and see if it's still there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461083490935410126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684205219010103938.post-85125777484432435722014-03-24T08:02:14.783-07:002014-03-24T08:02:14.783-07:00Gorgeous shot of the Heron.
Can't stand the p...Gorgeous shot of the Heron.<br /><br />Can't stand the photographers at the nature park glad they put up a fence. Hope you were able to see the male and female Rufous there though. If not there are tons at the Reifel feeder.Melissa Haftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762480704325333762noreply@blogger.com