Black crowned night heron-fest at Leslie Spit - May 24
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Black crowned night heron-fest at Leslie Spit - May 24

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mr.sharp-photo

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on: May 24, 2009, 04:23:18 PM
Today was a great day to go to the Spit.  Besides seeing terns and a baltimore oriole, we stumbled upon the black crown night heron nesting area.
we probably saw 30 pairs? maybe more? they were honking and squawking away and were in the trees.  
There also were some egrets nesting near/with them, but they were not in the foreground.

some pictures (taken by me and my lady):







one concern, though: the cormorants were nesting close to them. i wonder if the cormorants will drive the herons out?
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Reply #1 on: May 24, 2009, 04:34:49 PM
Hey Yogi were you standing with a blond girl and another guy taking pics near a woman who was doing some painting you even commented you were glad she was doing the painting for you ????

if it was you I was the guy standing on the rock beside you with the blue cycle helmet on?
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Reply #2 on: May 24, 2009, 09:47:06 PM
Having a quick look at what's happening -- the cormorant question reminded me of a story in The Star last week about the MRTCA's continued killing of these birds down there.

Of course, this is for the General Discussions forum -- I'll post when I have time to get more details. Any input from those with a good biological education -- self-taught or formally -- would be greatly appreciated.

I'm certain you'll find plenty to disagree with when the MRTCA's stand on this is clarified ...
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mr.sharp-photo

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Reply #3 on: May 24, 2009, 09:51:34 PM
Quote from: "Niloc"
Hey Yogi were you standing with a blond girl and another guy taking pics near a woman who was doing some painting you even commented you were glad she was doing the painting for you ????

if it was you I was the guy standing on the rock beside you with the blue cycle helmet on?


that indeedly was me :)

and you were the guy walking on the beaver dam on the bike helmet :)
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Reply #4 on: May 24, 2009, 10:48:44 PM
yes that was me...I was going to say hi but did not want to be rude...now that I see you I remember seeing you in the Brickworks one day you were wearing a white T-shirt and running around taking pics...it was the day the Police were walking around all over with there Police Dogs looking for some kid that partied too much the night before I am pretty sure that was you..awsome pics btw..
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Niloc »
"To be a better nature photographer, be a better naturalist.The more you know about nature,the more you will see to photograph. Develop a deeper compassion for the world around us, and live by an ethic of concern for the subject matter."

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