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MEGHAN

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on: March 22, 2010, 06:02:51 PM
This is a sight I have been hoping to see for a very long time.
Very overcast today and rain.
I will be going to visit this place about once a week and I hope for some beautiful sunlit shots.
Enjoy
Meghan








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Reply #1 on: March 22, 2010, 06:05:25 PM
they,re back! yipee!
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Reply #2 on: March 22, 2010, 08:31:49 PM
OMG Meghan you hit the GBH motherload....and they are in a tree!!! lol  great pics :D
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Reply #3 on: March 22, 2010, 09:34:36 PM
Looks great - definitely worth monitoring.
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Reply #4 on: March 22, 2010, 11:14:34 PM
Where is this?

Wednesday is supposed to be sunny I expect some wonderful pics from you lol!
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Reply #5 on: March 22, 2010, 11:26:30 PM
Fantastic shots Meghan! sounds like quite the experience congrats.
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Reply #6 on: March 22, 2010, 11:54:07 PM
Quote from: "Misty01"
you hit the GBH motherload....:D
:lol:  Thanks for a really great and much needed laugh!  

Jo-Anne  :)
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Jo-Anne :)

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Reply #7 on: March 23, 2010, 04:58:10 PM
I believe there's also a Bald Eagle nest not too far from there as well if it's the same place. I only know of one nesting ground for GBH's.
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Reply #8 on: March 24, 2010, 07:29:11 PM
Quote from: "Bird Brain"
Quote from: "Misty01"
you hit the GBH motherload....:D
:lol:  Thanks for a really great and much needed laugh!  

Jo-Anne  :)


I agree Jo-Anne, too funny.
Crystal know how much I obsess over these birds, so finding so many is really the "motherload" for me. And of course knowing my history with them, they continue to be found in trees.

Thanks to all for your kind words and I will definately continue to monitor, photograph and post the happenings of this site for the season.

Meg
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Reply #9 on: March 24, 2010, 10:27:38 PM
Hi Meghan

I was at the heronry last Saturday and it started snowing! I sure will get back some time this week. Hopefully Friday or Saturday with some sun. DO you know of any particular time they are active and flying around and is the direction of the light better in the  morning or the evening.

When I was there, I saw one of them fly south. Is there a nearby pond or lake that they visit?

Thanks

Nigil
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Reply #10 on: March 24, 2010, 10:45:45 PM
Hey Nigil,

When you are looking at the Heronry from the parking lot is it due East, so morning time they would be back-lit, afternoon is better for lighting...if the sun ever comes out on the weekends  :D
Directly south is a cemetary and golf course, and there are plently of ponds in each of these places.
I don't know what else is around there for them, I'm not too familiar with the area.
Hope this helps.
I might see you there this weekend.
I plan on heading up there again Sunday afternoon.
Meghan
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Reply #11 on: March 25, 2010, 05:52:12 AM
ohhh if you are going after the meeting I may bring my camera and stalk you  :P
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Reply #12 on: March 25, 2010, 08:45:21 AM
i was there at 7:50 Am this morning before work.
lighting sucked. was only there for 5 minutes due to time restrictions.
saw around 10 pairs of herons (maybe more) in the trees. they were relatively active this morning.
got a few shots of some flying with sticks (not twigs) in their beaks to build their nests.
i don't have great pictures and if you are looking to go there to take pictures, my personal suggestion is: don't bother.

but...if you want to go and see and hear (because their "GAAAAWWWWKK!!" is very funny to hear) a cool experience, its worth the trip. these GBHs are huge. its kind of surreal to see them nest and fly around.
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Reply #13 on: March 25, 2010, 09:56:05 AM
I would love to know where this is. Can anyone help?
The info about the light from the parking lot is useful, but where is the parking lot :)
Thanks.
Graham
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Reply #14 on: March 25, 2010, 10:10:47 AM
Hi Graham

The heronry is on Leslie street.

Nigil
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