I saw this heron fishing along the bank of the Ottawa River. I think it’s a great blue heron, although it isn’t blue at all. It’s grey with rusty overtones.
Then it took off…
It just flew down the bank a little way, to get away from me and my ominous camera clicking.
I love seeing wild things in the city.
A year ago today:
Pic 577
Rowing
September 18, 2009
Two years ago:
Pic 221
Leaf
September 18, 2008
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So beautiful. It looks like he/she is pointing its toes.
I just feel so honoured when I see a heron up close.
I used to feel that way about Canada Geese too, but that’s kind of worn off!
I still like to see the geese when they’re flying on their great migrations.
Well, if I was the heron and I sensed someone was taking my pictures without my permission then I would definitely fly away too. :D
Nice photos by the way.
Hi Catherine,
On the subject of taking people’s pictures without permission — You don’t need permission to take someone’s picture in a public place. You do if you’re going to use the picture for profit, like in an ad. Blogs are a grey area I guess. (Like herons.)
I do take pictures of people on the street but I try to be discreet about it. I don’t want my subjects posing for me, and I also don’t want them chasing me down the street with a rock.
Herons are pretty relaxed really. As you point out, they just fly away if they don’t like it.