What are you lookin' at?
by Judi Dressler
Title
What are you lookin' at?
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This pair of Great Blue Herons were nesting together, preparing to soon lay eggs and await their new family. At one point they both peered over the edge of their nest. I didn't see what they were looking at, but it definitely held their attention!
From Cornell's website: "Male Great Blue Herons collect much of the nest material, gathering sticks from the ground and nearby shrubs and trees, and from unguarded and abandoned nests, and presenting them to the female. She weaves a platform and a saucer-shaped nest cup, lining it with pine needles, moss, reeds, dry grass, mangrove leaves, or small twigs. Nest building can take from 3 days up to 2 weeks; the finished nest can range from a simple platform measuring 20 inches across to more elaborate structures used over multiple years, reaching 4 feet across and nearly 3.5 feet deep. Ground-nesting herons use vegetation such as salt grass to form the nest."
Photo taken on March 18, 2020, in Lakewood, Colorado
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Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #18 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Brian Tada
Judi, what spectacular timing in this magnificent portrait, absolutely love their expressions! Congratulations on your multiple group feature awards and your special recognition in the "Did You See That One?" discussion in the Animals group. Awesome work! F/L
Sarah Batalka
Incredible capture, Judi! I'm so impressed with how you're able to get magnificently beautiful shots that also have a humorous aspect. I can't think of you without thinking of your little burrowing owl shots (probably doesn't hurt that you're a genius at coming up with clever titles). L/F
Judi Dressler replied:
I appreciate your comment very much, Sarah, especially because I love your art! Thank you. :)
Don Columbus
Congratulations Judi, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Don Columbus
Congratulations Judi, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
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