Little Blue Heron on the hunt

By Mia McPherson, on August 11th, 2012

Little Blue Heron on the Hunt – Nikon D200, handheld, f6.3, 1/750, ISO 200, Nikkor 80-400mm VR at 340mm, natural light

This Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) was photographed in Florida as it hunted for prey in a shallow lagoon the edge of a marsh in late afternoon light.  The heron stalked small fish, crabs and shrimp while I sat in the warm water photographing it and the other birds nearby.

Mia

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14 comments to Little Blue Heron on the hunt

• Dan Huber

  August 13, 2012 at 7:02 am · Reply

  wonderful capture of a gorgeous bird Mia.

  • Mia McPherson

    August 15, 2012 at 4:05 am · Reply

    Thank you Dan!

• zephyr

  August 12, 2012 at 9:28 am · Reply

  Such a beautiful image…exquisite.

  • Mia McPherson

    August 15, 2012 at 3:58 am · Reply

    Thank you Zephyr!

• Jennifer

  August 11, 2012 at 5:58 pm · Reply

  Mia this is stunning as are all of your photos. You have become such a role model and example for me as I begin my own wildlife photography journey. I appreciate and truly devour your posts. Thank you so much for your generosity of spirit in all that you share.

  • Mia McPherson

    August 15, 2012 at 3:56 am · Reply

    Thank you for your very kind words Jennifer!

• Susan

  August 11, 2012 at 5:58 pm · Reply

  What an awesome photo, beautiful bird

  • Mia McPherson

    August 15, 2012 at 3:55 am · Reply

    Thanks Susan!

• Bob Zeller

  August 11, 2012 at 5:07 pm · Reply

  Beautiful, Mia. Excellent detail. I have never seen one of these.

  • Mia McPherson

    August 15, 2012 at 3:55 am · Reply

    Thanks Bob, I hope that you get to see a Little Blue Heron soon!

• Julie Brown

  August 11, 2012 at 3:32 pm · Reply

  Nicely saturated color on the bird, Mia.

  • Mia McPherson

    August 15, 2012 at 3:54 am · Reply

    Thanks Julie, the light that day did help with the color of the heron.

• Carol Mattingly

  August 11, 2012 at 9:19 am · Reply

  I have never seen one so small before. He’s beautiful. Carol

  • Mia McPherson

    August 15, 2012 at 3:53 am · Reply

    Thank you Carol, The Little Blue Heron is much smaller than the Great Blue Heron.