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Thomas<p>New on my <a href="https://mas.to/tags/blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>blog</span></a>: <a href="https://aspi.blog/2025/07/28/surrey-women-win-t20-vitality-blast/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">aspi.blog/2025/07/28/surrey-wo</span><span class="invisible">men-win-t20-vitality-blast/</span></a><br>A mention of the closing stages of the fourth test between England and India at Old Trafford and a criticism of one aspect of Stokes' behaviour, a look back at the <a href="https://mas.to/tags/T20VitalityBlastFinal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>T20VitalityBlastFinal</span></a> between the Surrey and Warwickshire Women's teams last evening and a large photo gallery.<br><a href="https://mas.to/tags/cricket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cricket</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/TestCricket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TestCricket</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ENGvIND" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ENGvIND</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/BenStokes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BenStokes</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WashingtonSundar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WashingtonSundar</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/SurreyWvWarwickshireW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SurreyWvWarwickshireW</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/LauraHarris" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LauraHarris</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/GraceHarris" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GraceHarris</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>insects</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/bees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bees</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/beetles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>beetles</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/butterflies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>butterflies</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/egret" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>egret</span></a></p>
Thomas<p>New on my blog: <a href="https://aspi.blog/2025/07/27/heading-for-a-draw-at-old-trafford/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">aspi.blog/2025/07/27/heading-f</span><span class="invisible">or-a-draw-at-old-trafford/</span></a><br>A look at developments in Manchester and a large photo gallery.<br><a href="https://mas.to/tags/cricket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cricket</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/TestCricket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TestCricket</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ENGvIND" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ENGvIND</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>insects</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/bees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bees</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/butterflies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>butterflies</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/beetles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>beetles</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/moths" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moths</span></a></p>
Mike RaineySeen on Alewife Brook in Arlington. I think it's a great blue heron? I was lucky to get a good shot - I saw it as it started to get ready to take off. I couldn't see my phone screen in the sun, so I just tried to aim in the right direction and started tapping the shutter button repeatedly.<br> <a href="https://pixey.org/discover/tags/alewifebrook?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#alewifebrook</a> <a href="https://pixey.org/discover/tags/heron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#heron</a> <a href="https://pixey.org/discover/tags/bird?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bird</a> <a href="https://pixey.org/discover/tags/wildlife?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#wildlife</a> <a href="https://pixey.org/discover/tags/arlingtonma?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#arlingtonma</a>
Steve<p>Magnificent <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/bird" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bird</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/stjamespark" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>stjamespark</span></a></p>
Thomas<p>New on my blog: <a href="https://aspi.blog/2025/07/26/record-breaking-from-england/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">aspi.blog/2025/07/26/record-br</span><span class="invisible">eaking-from-england/</span></a><br>A look at developments at Old Trafford, including Ben Stokes joining two elite clubs in the space of a few minutes this morning. Also two very different photo galleries. <br><a href="https://mas.to/tags/cricket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cricket</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/TestCricket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TestCricket</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ENGvIND" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ENGvIND</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/auctions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>auctions</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/barometer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>barometer</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/CigaretteCards" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CigaretteCards</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/egret" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>egret</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>insects</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/bees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bees</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/butterflies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>butterflies</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/dragonflies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dragonflies</span></a></p>
Stefanie Neumann<p>'Empty' - <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/DailyPictureTheme" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DailyPictureTheme</span></a></p><p>Time, to empty the cup, and calm the mind.</p><p>---<br><a href="https://ohai.social/tags/vss365" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vss365</span></a> - <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/together" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>together</span></a><br><a href="https://ohai.social/tags/WordedArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WordedArt</span></a> - <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/guest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>guest</span></a><br><a href="https://ohai.social/tags/BlueSkyRelay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BlueSkyRelay</span></a> - <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/Heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Heron</span></a><br><a href="https://ohai.social/tags/DailyHaikuPrompt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DailyHaikuPrompt</span></a> - lotus</p><p><a href="https://ohai.social/tags/WritingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WritingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/poetry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>poetry</span></a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/haiku" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>haiku</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://ohai.social/tags/KBFPhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KBFPhotography</span></a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/MobilePhonePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MobilePhonePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/Photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Photography</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.world/@dailyhaikuprompt" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>dailyhaikuprompt</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/vss365" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>vss365</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/writingcommunity" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>writingcommunity</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/poetry" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>poetry</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/haiku" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>haiku</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/photography" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>photography</span></a></span></p>
Thomas<p>New on my blog: <a href="https://aspi.blog/2025/07/25/england-in-command-at-old-trafford/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">aspi.blog/2025/07/25/england-i</span><span class="invisible">n-command-at-old-trafford/</span></a><br>A look at what has been happening in the test match at Old Trafford and a large photo gallery.<br><a href="https://mas.to/tags/cricket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cricket</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/TestCricket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TestCricket</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ENGvIND" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ENGvIND</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/egret" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>egret</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>insects</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/bees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bees</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/beetles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>beetles</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/butterflies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>butterflies</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/moths" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moths</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/inchworm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>inchworm</span></a></p>
Swede’s Photographs<p>Egret in the Wetlands</p><p>I spotted this snowy egret (Egretta thula) near Beaufort, South Carolina—at the same location where I saw a juvenile little blue heron just a few days ago. Interestingly, I’ve often noticed snowy egrets and juvenile little blue herons spending time together, and I’ve wondered why. Perhaps the young herons associate with egrets because of their similar appearance—and because there’s safety in numbers.</p><p>Explore a curated collection of heron and egret images in my photo gallery. Take a look!</p><p><a href="https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">swede1952-photographs.pixels.c</span><span class="invisible">om</span></a></p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photo</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photographer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photographer</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photographylovers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photographylovers</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/bird" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bird</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birding</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birdwatching" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birdwatching</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birdphotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birdphotography</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/SnowyEgret" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SnowyEgret</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/egret" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>egret</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a></p>
Kari Maaren<p>"I. AM A BEAUTIFUL. BUTTERFLY."</p><p><a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/BirdPhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BirdPhotography</span></a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/egret" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>egret</span></a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/GreatEgret" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GreatEgret</span></a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a></p>
Thomas<p>New on my <a href="https://mas.to/tags/blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>blog</span></a>: <a href="https://aspi.blog/2025/07/23/england-women-in-euros-final/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">aspi.blog/2025/07/23/england-w</span><span class="invisible">omen-in-euros-final/</span></a><br>A look back at last night's <a href="https://mas.to/tags/WomensEuro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WomensEuro</span></a> semi-final between England and Italy and a large photo gallery.<br><a href="https://mas.to/tags/WomensEuros" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WomensEuros</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ENGvITA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ENGvITA</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/egret" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>egret</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/cormorants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cormorants</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/insects" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>insects</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/bees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bees</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/beetles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>beetles</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/butterflies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>butterflies</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/moths" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>moths</span></a></p>
FreshOutMag<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/monoku" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>monoku</span></a> by frequent contributor, John Pappas. John is a touchstone-winning <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/poet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>poet</span></a>, literature professor &amp; punk-rock drummer. He does all that in Boston, MA, USA. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/blue" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>blue</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>art</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/poetry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>poetry</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/haiku" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>haiku</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/poetrycommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>poetrycommunity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/senryu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>senryu</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/boston" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>boston</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/midsummer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>midsummer</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/poetrylovers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>poetrylovers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/summer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>summer</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/micropoetry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>micropoetry</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a></p>
Mr. CGrey Heron<br> <br> Photo taken at Carlton Marshes in Suffolk<br> <br> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/greyheron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#greyheron</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/heron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#heron</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/carltonmarshes?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#carltonmarshes</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/birdinflight?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#birdinflight</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/bird?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bird</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/birds?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#birds</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/suffolk?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#suffolk</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/norfolk?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#norfolk</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/wildnature?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#wildnature</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/ukwildlife?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ukwildlife</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/Wildlife?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Wildlife</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/rspb?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#rspb</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/wildlifephotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#wildlifephotography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/birdphotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#birdphotography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/birdwatching?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#birdwatching</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/nature?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#nature</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/naturephotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#naturephotography</a>
Swede’s Photographs<p>Heron in the Reeds</p><p>I spotted this juvenile Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) in a marsh right next to the restaurant where we ate in Beaufort, South Carolina. When I tried to identify it using Merlin, the first suggestion was Sandhill Crane—which would’ve been a thrilling find—and the second was Snowy Egret. But it’s clearly not a Sandhill Crane, and it lacks the yellow at the base of the beak that’s characteristic of a Snowy Egret. Based on its white plumage, two-toned bill, and overall shape, I’m confident it’s a juvenile Little Blue Heron.</p><p>Explore a curated collection of heron and egret images in my photo gallery. Take a look!</p><p><a href="https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">swede1952-photographs.pixels.c</span><span class="invisible">om</span></a></p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photo</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photographer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photographer</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photographylovers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photographylovers</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/bird" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bird</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birding</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birdwatching" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birdwatching</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birdphotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birdphotography</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/LittleBlueEgret" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LittleBlueEgret</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/egret" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>egret</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a></p>
Eco LokiL'observation animale c'est un exercice de patience. Mais c'est aussi une bonne dose de chance. Hier, deux bihoreaux gris ont décidé de se poser plusieurs heures devant l'observatoire que je visite une fois par semaine. L'espèce est plutôt farouche, elle vient très rarement sur cet étang et quand elle vient c'est toujours au loin... De mémoire d'observateurs presents avec moi, c'est la première fois depuis des années que les bihoreaux font ça.<br> Hier j'ai été chanceux.<br> <br> (Bihoreau gris, Loir-et-cher, Fr, 07/25)<br> <br> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/PhotographieOiseaux?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PhotographieOiseaux</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Oiseaux?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Oiseaux</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/ObservationOiseaux?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ObservationOiseaux</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Ornithologie?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ornithologie</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/OiseauxAquatiques?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OiseauxAquatiques</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Echassier?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Echassier</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Ardeidaes?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ardeidaes</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Ardeidés?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ardeidés</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Heron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Heron</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Bihoreau?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Bihoreau</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/BihoreauGris?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BihoreauGris</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Etang?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Etang</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Sologne?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sologne</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/BirdsOfPixelfed?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BirdsOfPixelfed</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/BirdsOfMastodon?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BirdsOfMastodon</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/BirdsOfFediverse?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BirdsOfFediverse</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Birds?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Birds</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/BirdWatching?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BirdWatching</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Birding?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Birding</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/BirdPhotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BirdPhotography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Ornithology?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ornithology</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/WaterBirds?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WaterBirds</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Waders?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Waders</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Heron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Heron</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/NightHeron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NightHeron</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/BlackCrownedNightHeron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BlackCrownedNightHeron</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/BlackCappedNightHeron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BlackCappedNightHeron</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.fr/discover/tags/Pond?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Pond</a>
Laura ScrimshawGreen Heron Fishing<br> I love the moment when they spot something under the water. The look of anticipation! - it's like every cell in their body is on high alert. <br> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/birds?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#birds</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/nature?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#nature</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/naturephotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#naturephotography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Wildlife?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Wildlife</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/NatureCommunity?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NatureCommunity</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/Photography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Photography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/BirdPhotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BirdPhotography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/BirdWatching?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BirdWatching</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/oiseaux?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#oiseaux</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/oiseau?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#oiseau</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/natur?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#natur</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/vogel?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#vogel</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/wildlife?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#wildlife</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/wildlifephotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#wildlifephotography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/birdwatching?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#birdwatching</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/oiseaux?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#oiseaux</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/naturfotografie?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#naturfotografie</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/waterbirds?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#waterbirds</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/heron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#heron</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/greenheron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#greenheron</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/littlegreenheron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#littlegreenheron</a>
Marvin MartianHeron hanging out near the Intracoastal Waterway, North Florida.<br> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/heron?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#heron</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/wildlife?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#wildlife</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/wildlifephotography?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#wildlifephotography</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/florida?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#florida</a>
Teach Honest History<p>Here's that same green <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a> that I posted earlier, but here it's untucked and putting the brakes on for a landing. You can see more of the body shape and range of colors in this pose. Reston, Virginia, USA 17-July-2025. <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/birdphotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birdphotography</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/naturephotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>naturephotography</span></a></p>
Teach Honest History<p>A lesson I've learned doing <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> is to be ready to shoot at all times. This green <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a> was taken literally seconds upon arriving at <br>this pond. My first green heron in flight photo! Reston, Virginia, USA. 17-July-2025 <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/birdphotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birdphotography</span></a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/naturephotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>naturephotography</span></a></p>
Swede’s Photographs<p>Heron in High Contrast</p><p>This image shows a Green Heron (Butorides virescens)—one of two I spotted along Tybee Island Beach. Until now, I’d only managed a hazy shot of one flying over my house. This one reveals far more detail, and it's a welcome upgrade.</p><p>Explore a curated collection of heron and egret images in my photo gallery. Take a look!</p><p><a href="https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">swede1952-photographs.pixels.c</span><span class="invisible">om</span></a></p><p><a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photo</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photography</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photographer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photographer</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/photographylovers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>photographylovers</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/bird" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bird</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birding</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birdwatching" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birdwatching</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/birdphotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birdphotography</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/GreenHeron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GreenHeron</span></a></p>
okie in fenoki<p>And then the heron told me "I don't stick my neck out for anyone". Obviously a liar. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/heron" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heron</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>birds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/pond" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pond</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/florida" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>florida</span></a></p>