ML614209312
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Observation details
Presumed to be the same bird in the same location that Eric Smith Jr. found last fall. It has been seen periodically on the same patch of reeds west of the bridge early in the morning by many. Presumed to be wintering here. We spent quite a while observing the heron, photographing and videoing. It became accustomed to us and did not flush during the entire time we were there. We especially enjoyed watching it do “tai chi,” as Carmen said. Indeed, in the video you can see it slowly and gingerly pick up its hind foot and place it in front of the standing foot. But before putting weight on the now front foot, it gently tested the ground in front with 2 to 3 small presses against the surface of the soil. All the while, its tail was twitching constantly.
Technical information
- Camera
- Microphone
- Accessories
- Original file size
- 49.58 MB