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Hello All,

The green heron can be a tough little bird to find and photograph - especially in true wilderness locations. While out fishing this past Friday, I was fortunate to spot this one. It would fly 50 feet down the shoreline each time it spotted me, eventually settling in a spot for a shallow water stalk and stealth hunt.

After taking a few dozen images, I set the camera to video in hopes of catching some action. The little bird didn't disappoint! Pretty impressive to watch how quickly and accurately it strikes - then manipulating the fish to swallow it whole.

Rideau River, Merrickville - August 7, 2015

(watch in 1080p HD for best quality)
 

 

Cheers, Justin

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We get both the blue and green herons on our pond, never at the same time though. Amazing to watch. Have never seen the green ones catch anything though. Was amazed how big the fish was and how easily he got it down!

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Beavertail - Once I took some still shots, then turned the camera to video, I began to wonder how long I might have to wait for it to strike prey - if it even decided to. Luckily, I only had to wait 2.5 minutes until it made the catch. Good thing - I can only shoot about 20 minutes before the battery dies! lol

 

Cheers,

Justin

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Holy Mackinaw! What amazing footage. And the picture quality.. wowza. What equipment do you use?

 

Also, you can probably remove the NF from your post's title.... :w00t:

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KraTTor - Thanks! This was shot with a Canon 70D DSLR w/ a Sigma 150-500mm Telephoto lens - all on a tripod.

 

Haha! You're right - guess it is fishing after all! haha!

 

Cheers,

 

Justin

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