This great bearded heron looks a bit like a grumpy old man in a gray overcoat, doesn't it? The only one of its kind that we saw in the Galapagos, this bird was strolling along a lava field on Isla Santiago (and like all the creatures we encountered, on land or in the sea, not the least bit bothered by us). [To see more ABC posts, go here.] |
Fascinating photo! The heron looks like something out of a fairy tale or myth. I like the red crabs, too.
ReplyDeleteO what a gorgeous character he looks in this stunning photo! I immediately thought of old Scrooge from Dickens too!
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ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
That's a beautiful picture !!
ReplyDeleteGattina
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Good one for H. He does look a bit grumpy. I wonder if he eats crabs? If so, there was a meal waiting to be had.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome photo! I love trying to catch photos of the herons around here and have managed a few good shots.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
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He certainly looks like an old man but what a wonderful photo.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot!
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