The photographs here show a wide open location with no obstructions. However, the reason this bird didn’t flee was because he felt safe behind all the reeds.
These were taken from openings in the grass and brush.
Each time the wind blew I grabbed a shot.
A master of disguise in the cane and reeds.
While we did have Mockingbirds in New England not near as many as in the south.
Obviously this one made it easy for me. Moved his head about 2mm the whole time I was shooting.
These will have to be my last sunrise photographs for a while. Rain and clouds in the forecast, and it is winter. A sub-tropical winter, but still gets chilly at this hour.
ACE Basin, South Carolina
Ever since Hurricane Irma the grasses and reeds have moved around, small islands are floating, even whole canals have been covered.
When looking at a marsh from a distance it’s hard to realize just how much is living on top of the water, floating, and not anchored at all.
Of course it helps the wading birds with new places to hunt.
What is he looking at ??
I gave up waiting. He stood there staring, and nothing ever happened.
Below a Great Blue Heron walked along the edge of the reeds. I expected to see him fish, but like the Little Blue above he too did nothing.
Finally this Little Blue Heron kept the aimless ‘do nothing plan’ in place.
Little Blue, staring into space.
Some days are like this. Lots to see, but nothing happening.
Waiting in the cold for Tundra Swans. Looking around, it’s a great place to wait…if you have to wait.
ACE Basin, South Carolina
They just didn’t want to come down that morning.
