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1. It's tough to get close to the herons. I accidentally snuck up on one floating the river one time. I came around

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Sat Nov 4, 2023, 04:44 PM

Nov 2023

a bend and must have been in its blind spot for a few seconds. I was surprised by the loud honking sound it made taking off. I'd never heard one before.

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Sharing the pond and ignoring each other [View all] mnhtnbb Nov 2023 OP

It's tough to get close to the herons. I accidentally snuck up on one floating the river one time. I came around brewens Nov 2023 #1

I haven't heard a heron honk! mnhtnbb Nov 2023 #7

It's a deeper lower honk than the geese. Canada geese are thick around here. n/t brewens Nov 2023 #13

The photo is great and the crop is super! Thank you for sharing it, my dear mnhtnbb! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2023 #2

I really enjoy watching mnhtnbb Nov 2023 #8

Glad you grabbed your camera! Good shot and telling the context. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2023 #3

Thanks! mnhtnbb Nov 2023 #9

FINE pic, and great description! elleng Nov 2023 #4

Thanks! mnhtnbb Nov 2023 #10

Great shot, mnhtnbb! Diamond_Dog Nov 2023 #5

I do enjoy watching them! mnhtnbb Nov 2023 #11

Splendid photo! The ripples and reflections drew me in for a closer look. Mousetoescamper Nov 2023 #6

Thanks! mnhtnbb Nov 2023 #12