Patience is a wonderful thing to have... and Herons have it in abundance.
Sundays stroll along my local river was the first time this year I had packed the camcorder.
I was so pleased I had it with me... and I also took my tripod... a steady cam produces the best images.
As I reached the water at Marshalls Arm I spotted a Grey Heron hunting on the far bank.
I slowly extended the legs of my tripod not wanting to make a sound... carefully unzipped my backpack to remove the camcorder...unzipped the case, took it out and fitted it onto the tripod all the while expecting the bird to have flown before I was ready... a guy walking his dog off it's lead passed behind me and the heron still didn't flinch.
This clip is just 1minute 38 seconds long... a taster of my forthcoming video.
It wasn't quite a taster for the Heron in this clip.
I was so pleased I had it with me... and I also took my tripod... a steady cam produces the best images.
I slowly extended the legs of my tripod not wanting to make a sound... carefully unzipped my backpack to remove the camcorder...unzipped the case, took it out and fitted it onto the tripod all the while expecting the bird to have flown before I was ready... a guy walking his dog off it's lead passed behind me and the heron still didn't flinch.
This clip is just 1minute 38 seconds long... a taster of my forthcoming video.
It wasn't quite a taster for the Heron in this clip.
He shows his patience... I show mine... and if you make the time to view the clip you will have shown yours.
I am (slowly) putting a short film together of things seen during my walk along the River Weaver.
Please scroll down to read the last two posts...to see more about my lovely walk.
To see more wonderful birds click on the image below to view.
World Bird Wednesday LXIX
great splash, but looks like he came up empty! :) love these great birds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful video! I needed some virtual birding today (and some virtual patience).
ReplyDeleteI am starting to lust for a video camera.
Beautiful video Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThat was wonderful. He seemed so catlike in his stalk. It appears the camera changed the hue at 36 seconds. Any reason why it would do that? Now you have upped the bar for me for movie making.
ReplyDeletei am lacking in patience, but i did take the time to see if he got his fish and he did. i have seen them at the beach with a fish that looked to big to swallow, they just go GULP and down the hatch and it leaves a big lump going down in the throat. but i have never captures a video of one.
ReplyDeleteAndrew - a wonderful video. So glad you had the patience and could share this with us. I was anticipating the action and then when he went in the water and sautered away empty handed (I believe) I had to smile!
ReplyDeleteI love your still image as well. It's a lovely reflection shot!
Beautiful shot and video!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks like he came up empty, too.
Thanks for sharing.
Great video, Andrew. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI love that photo! sandie
ReplyDeleteAndrew it was so interesting to read your post and see your latest video too; yes patience on both sides of the camera. I know that feeling when someone walks by your cache' and breaks the peace. So glad you stuck with it and I was really hoping that dive into the waters edge was going to produce a big fish. At least you captured it in action. I could imagine the marionette handler standing above manipulating the strings there for the earliest part. Look forward to your update videos in the making; well done!
ReplyDeletePatience is required, I've got one on YouTube where I'd waited a long while, but eventually got a small fish being swallowed.
ReplyDeleteThis video is delightful, Andrew! I also love your new header:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful video Andrew. I had a feeling halfway through that he was going to dive into the water for a fish, to bad his patience was a waste of time!
ReplyDeleteFor him...not you! :)
ReplyDeleteNice clip Andrew ... definitley worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo and video. btw - no patience required to watch your video - just lots of patience required with a very very slow net connection! And it's supposed to be Broadband :-(
ReplyDeleteHAHA, that was funny! I do not think I have ever seen the heron just fall in over its prey. I guess I see the more experienced herons hunting for their food. Great photo and video.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteRegards and best wishes
I really enjoyed that! Your title is perfect...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Louise
That was fantastic...well done. For a few seconds there I really didn't think the video was running...the heron was not only patient but in complete control of his movements...steady as a rock like your tripod!
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed the video with the various changes of position and then than great dive. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding footage Andrew!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being patient.:)
Your grey looks much like our blue heron.
I take it that was a late brunch? ;-)
ReplyDeleteAmei.
ReplyDeleteBoa quarta-feira!
Beijinhos.
Brasil.
✿✿
♪º° ✿
I love herons - such beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteHi there - great video - I must admit I was concentrating on the bird calls in the background - nice to hear some of those calls again!
ReplyDeleteStewart M
a great bird taht is wintering here. At least some of them.
ReplyDeleteLove the video Andrew. Great to watch these birds.
ReplyDeleteFantastic video! NG at its best. :-)
ReplyDeleteNice video. You both show incredible patience.
ReplyDeleteAll that and no fish? That is one frustrated heron!
ReplyDeleteYou do have a lot of patience. It'll be lovely to see the film...with so many birds in that area.
ReplyDeleteGreat video! It's sad to see him come up empty.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder it was patient: food! Great vid & shot.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about U-tube...I use a free program to resize the videos if that would help... Freemake Video Converter. Love the heron and they are so patient...Michelle
ReplyDelete