May 20, 2012 — Sage Scott

Great Blue Heron. I think.

I saw this pterodactyl-looking bird hanging out on Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza. You might remember that I am not very good at identifying animals beyond their most basic names (like bird), but thanks a recent post of beautiful Great Blue Heron shots by fellow photoblogger H. J. Ruiz over at Avian 101, I believe this is a Great Blue Heron.

Here’s another shot of what appears to be the same kind of bird taken later that evening out at Lake Lenexa.

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avian101
May 20, 2012 at 9:57 am

You’re right on the button! It’s a GBH, gorgeous creature! Thanks for the mention! 🙂
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- Shutterbug Sage
  May 20, 2012 at 10:39 am
  
  Thanks for educatIng me about birds! 🙂
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Northern Narratives
May 20, 2012 at 10:48 am

Great photo. I like to watch these birds 🙂 Judy
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- Shutterbug Sage
  May 20, 2012 at 11:26 am
  
  They are pretty amazing!
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Inga
May 20, 2012 at 3:51 pm

Great capture of an amazing bird 🙂
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wannabephotographer87
May 21, 2012 at 12:05 pm

Wow, those are cool looking!
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Russel Ray Photos
June 3, 2012 at 1:59 am

They are my favorite bird to watch around here because they aren’t afraid of me and my camera, and they are so slow and methodical in searching for a meal.
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