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09-SEP-2015 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Territorial Rights

A Great Blue Heron keeps a watchful eye on a Great Egret in the Delta Ponds. The herons are here year round, even nesting in trees near Delta Ponds and also Alton Baker park, while the egrets only stop by during Spring and Summer. So I think the herons believe the ponds are theirs. They make it very clear most of the time as they will chase the egrets off in their favorite spots. It is fun to watch the interaction between them.


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Steve Thuman14-Sep-2015 02:03
I totally love the comp of this with the dark silohouette fore and bright egret back
Laura Milholland13-Sep-2015 06:08
Super shot - especially with that delicate bit of reflection of the Great Egret.
Buz Kiefer12-Sep-2015 18:00
Charming photo of the birds and the reflected tree makes it lovely. Big vote.
danad11-Sep-2015 12:38
A fine image. I like very much the pastel colors and the play of light and shadow. BV.
gray clements11-Sep-2015 03:29
fantastic,very nicely captured vern
Richard Marcus11-Sep-2015 00:54
Wonderful composition and your processing is superb. V
Hank Vander Velde11-Sep-2015 00:14
An excellent interaction shot Vern.
Paul Milholland10-Sep-2015 23:18
Having to put up with tourists when you're a local can be frustrating. ;-)
MarcViskens10-Sep-2015 19:05
very pretty Vern
Frank Brault10-Sep-2015 17:21
Beautiful. Love this scene with the two birds and reflections. Gorgeous light. V
John Shen Photography10-Sep-2015 17:05
Ahhh.. great capture! ..I can just feel the tension between them.. ;)
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS10-Sep-2015 16:40
That trespassing Egret, I hope the blue Heron can get a fish now! ~V~
Ruth Voorhis10-Sep-2015 13:39
Intriguing image, beautifully captured!
Jim Coffman10-Sep-2015 12:58
Love this light! A super nice capture...
Chris Gibbins10-Sep-2015 09:06
Super image, Vern, and I love the muted colours.
graham detonator 10-Sep-2015 07:39
The sentinels Vern are here to keep watch nice shot
globalgadabout10-Sep-2015 05:23
unfortunately migrants of all kinds can face a hostile reception...good POV here..
Bea.10-Sep-2015 05:15
Lovely shot, nice contrast in the birds.
joseantonio10-Sep-2015 05:11
very interesting scene micely taken.V.
Ed R 10-Sep-2015 05:03
Perhaps the Egret will return ... making Delta Ponds Great again ...
Guest 10-Sep-2015 04:49

excellent compo and atmosphere
Don Mottershead10-Sep-2015 04:47
Very interesting composition with the dark on light and the reverse. ~V~
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