Great photo! Not easy getting close to these suckers, they're pretty keen on knowing when you're looking at them.
this post was submitted on 13 May 2024
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It's possible if you're on a beach where fishermen give them treats! I think I've gotten as close as 6 ft.
In PA it's hard to get within 50m of them before they boogie.
sometimes the ones near me that nest by trails are pretty tolerant. though, i was also at 500mm.
I enjoy seeing these herons.
My white whale bird to photograph. I stumbled upon one when I just got a new camera, and I had all the settings wrong.
This photo is brilliant!