14 Comments

1. debplatt July 3, 2010 at 2:07 am #

   I love herons, and this is a very nice series of photos. :up: 😀

2. Mickeyjoe-Irl July 3, 2010 at 2:07 pm #

   Funny how they fly with their necks folded up. It seems most birds stretch their necks out when flying.

3. Mickeyjoe-Irl July 3, 2010 at 5:07 pm #

   Oh yeah. :doh:
   I was thinking about geese and ducks.

4. debplatt July 3, 2010 at 5:07 pm #

   I think pelicans fly with their necks folded up, too.

5. debplatt July 3, 2010 at 6:07 pm #

   Geese, swans, and flamingos must have really strong neck muscles to have such long necks and still manage to hold them out straight while flying. Perhaps the neck-folding birds aren't as strong. 💡 Or maybe the neck-folding birds are lazier, but smarter?

6. Mickeyjoe-Irl July 3, 2010 at 6:07 pm #

   They also have tiny heads, and bills, compared to herons and pelicans. That may have something to do with it.

7. Words July 3, 2010 at 11:07 pm #

   Mickeyjoe, nice observation. I hadn't thought of that before. The size of the bill may well be the reason… and aerodynamics!

8. Words July 3, 2010 at 11:07 pm #

   Thanks Erwin!

9. Words July 3, 2010 at 11:07 pm #

   Deb, thanks. I love seeing herons and finally have found a local site where at least this one seems to spend some time.

10. SittingFox July 5, 2010 at 1:07 pm #

    Excellent :up:

11. cakkleberrylane July 7, 2010 at 9:07 pm #

    Oh lovely! Such a regal bird.

12. Words July 8, 2010 at 11:07 pm #

    Lois, they're great aren't they 🙂

13. Words July 8, 2010 at 11:07 pm #

    Adele, thanks!

14. Wulpen October 19, 2012 at 8:10 pm #

    Lovely Photos