I know they are big.
Long time ago, when I was a boy, beside my parents home there was an electrical pole. Every single spring the white storks family came back to their nest on it.
They were beautiful, big, and very interesting birds.
Unfortunately, here in North America we do not have them.
I love White Storks! They are so gorgeous. I can imagine you being entranced by them as a boy. Check out these photos I took of them in France: https://cindyknoke.com/tag/white-storks/
It is very encouraging! Funnily enough, after I responded, I did some digging and it seems that population numbers here are indeed on the rise and have been doing so for the last few decades. It has apparently taken this long for the near extinction caused by the fashion for their feathers to have readjusted itself!
This is wonderful news isn’t it. People used to want steal bird’s beauty. It doesn’t work. All it does is eliminate the birds and feathers look best on a bird.
Beautiful Cindy , and it’s amazing what can be done on one Leg! 😉 Great bird and Totem …
“The white heron is regarded as a representation of innocence, grace, and fresh starts in numerous cultures all over the world. ”
An auspicious Sign for New Earth in 2023 I think.. 🙂 💜 🙏💜
A real beauty! 😉 Hi, Cindy! I apologize for a long delay, and wish you and yours a wonderful happy and blessed New Year! Thanks for sharing this wonderful impression! xx Michael
Thanks much Rebecca! I am sorry for my late response. I found your comment in my spam filter with 12 other comments from bloggers I know well. Frustrating დ
Oh you are so very welcome Cindy. It’s my pleasure. It’s so amazing how creation can touch you in such a dramatic way. Enjoy the rest of your week! 🥰🥂😊
Thank you Dale. I thought it was most considerate! 😉 I apologize for the late response. I found your comment in my spam filter along with 12 other comments from bloggers I know well დ
No worries my dear Cindy. You found me! And my spam gets so ugly, I don’t even check when I empty it – which is awful but when there are 175 pages of it…
Whoa, look at his eyes!! They’re an amazing color. I like that he came to you for his photo shoot, too. See? Word is getting around how good you are, Cindy!
About once a year or so a bird in the heron family will show up here. Sometimes literally at the front door. This guy was easy to spot because he was so big დ
Spirit has given you a lovely gift Cindy, they now come to you, attracted and in fact groom themselves for the shoot 😂 A beautiful bird dear lady, thank you for the share 😀❤️🙏🏽
Of course, a lovely study in herons. Statuesque (sp? had to look that one up). Why does that make me think of you? Don’t know. Take as praise, if you please. Moreover, me don’t mind making up myth on the spot. Good fortune then, this heron on top of your roof. Better than me climbing up there! Fun is also a good word describing you.
I love it when these BIG Birds drop by. The first time a Great Blue Heron showed up at my front door, I glimpsed it throught the glass and my first thought was, “There’s a dino at my door!” 😉
Simply outstanding…. Word is out in the Holler avian community now, and I’m sure many more will arrive hopeful and ready for their “close up.” How absolutely wonderful for all of us! 👍😁.
Cindy, beautiful photos… and you know I want to pat him or her. It’s a thing with all birds and me. Pat, pat, pat, make them boing on their cute short or long legs. So, this one is not as large as an ostrich: ) hooray for me.
Laughing…. He has this like 6 inch long knife beak that he uses defensively if he feels threatened and he goes for the eyes. I was told this when I called animal rescue to save a Great Blue Heron that took up residence by our front door. Giving them space works well. I have followed them around while they hunt at The Holler and they aren’t bothered if you respect their space. They remind of dinosaurs. I love them too, but I wouldn’t try and hug them! 😉 😉
Dear Cindy
what an elegant bird. We have here lots of little egrets but unfortunately not these great egrets. Thanks for sharing
The Fab Four of Cley
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Yes! Common is good news. White herons were almost a decimated species, men and women, contemporaneously, and historically, liked to wear their feathers. White Herons are recovering from our absurdity დ
I found your comment in my spam filter along with 12 others from people I know! Sorry about the late response and thank you sincerely for your very thoughtful comment დდ
Such an elegant bird landing on your roof. We have lots of hawks and crows landing on our roof.
O/T: Letting you know, it seems WP is back to disappearing your likes. You left a couple of likes when you came to visit. We received the notification, but no like. Dad said they’re notorious for doing that to you.
Wonderful that you get hawks actually landing on your roof! I just discovered a bunch of bloggers I know well whose comments were in my spam filter. It is blogging with artificial artificial challenges! It won’t stop me. Thanks for letting me know about the likes. Heading over to your blog now to leave some more likes and see what happens. დ
Cindy, this gave me such a smile. I guess the spirit of Cecil B. DeMille was hovering over the Holler, because this guy was ready for his closeup! Wonderful shots. Hugs on the wing.
So kind and so appreciated Daniel. I don’t need to be the best, I just love clicking critters! Thank you for your kindness my friend & take good care დ
Marvelous . Extremely beautiful clips. Love it. Thanks for the post . It’s a feast to eyes.
Awww…. So kind & so appreciated. Thank you & cheers! დ
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Wat beautiful pictures Cindy! The one when he or she finally reveals her full face. Wonderful.
You make me happy I posted. Thank you very much Peter! დ
Beautiful photos!
Much appreciated. Thank you! დ
Likewise!
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Beautiful! It can break your roof. lol…White to the eye’s sore.
Smiling…. He is a big and impressive boy! დ
I know they are big.
Long time ago, when I was a boy, beside my parents home there was an electrical pole. Every single spring the white storks family came back to their nest on it.
They were beautiful, big, and very interesting birds.
Unfortunately, here in North America we do not have them.
I love White Storks! They are so gorgeous. I can imagine you being entranced by them as a boy. Check out these photos I took of them in France: https://cindyknoke.com/tag/white-storks/
Thank you, Cindy! Your beautiful pictures took me sixty years back, warmed up my soul and made my eyes wet.🙂❤️
Awww… Makes me so happy. Those storks are so precious and incredible.
Wonderful photos of a beautiful bird!! Strange as it might sound, I see them far far more now than I ever did when a child or in my younger years!
That’s encouraging isn’t it. Maybe their populations are increasing! Thanks for letting me know დ
It is very encouraging! Funnily enough, after I responded, I did some digging and it seems that population numbers here are indeed on the rise and have been doing so for the last few decades. It has apparently taken this long for the near extinction caused by the fashion for their feathers to have readjusted itself!
This is wonderful news isn’t it. People used to want steal bird’s beauty. It doesn’t work. All it does is eliminate the birds and feathers look best on a bird.
Agreed!!! 🙂
Beautiful Cindy , and it’s amazing what can be done on one Leg! 😉 Great bird and Totem …
“The white heron is regarded as a representation of innocence, grace, and fresh starts in numerous cultures all over the world. ”
An auspicious Sign for New Earth in 2023 I think.. 🙂 💜 🙏💜
What an amazing quote. Thank you very much for sharing it Sue & Only The Best to you in 2023! დ
Hugs <3
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Amazing shots, Cindy!
So appreciated. Thank you Sue & cheers დ
Oh, wow! Amazing
So happy you enjoyed & thank you Emma დ
Oh, Cindy, he is magnificent! You have such a gift capturing such special moments in time.
Awww… Thank you sincerely Kymber. Your thoughtfulness is so appreciated დ
Fantastic!
Merci beaucoup mon Ami Jim დ
That pose!! 😍😍😍 So weirdly wonderful!
Yes! They are exactly that! დ
Awesome shots Cindy. 👌👏👏👏
Thanks much Michael & cheers! დ
You’re welcome, Cindy.
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A real beauty! 😉 Hi, Cindy! I apologize for a long delay, and wish you and yours a wonderful happy and blessed New Year! Thanks for sharing this wonderful impression! xx Michael
You are most welcome Michael. Wishing you Happiness & Health in The New Year my friend დ
Oh my! So close, so beautiful!
Thank you Neihtn. Much appreciated დ
Word has obviously gotten around about your sublime photography skills Cindy
I hope he brings over ALL his friends! I’m ready 😉 😉
Bound to!
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How wonderfully considerate, Cindy and wow, posing like an expert! Hopefully it will bring along many of its friends another time!
I hope so. We do have lots of lizards here, so hopefully he will invite his friends დ
These a great shots, Cindy. I especially like the picture of the heron on top of the roof.
Thank you Peter. You make me glad I included that shot დ
What a handsome fella.
Yes indeed! Dressed to impress დ
Stunning captures of this beauty! Love. love the angles and details.
Thank you Amy. He was gorgeous creature დ
Wonderful!
Grazie mille Sandy დ
Wow, how considerate of him! Word is out that you are the Annie Liebowitz of bird photography. 😉
Smiling….. I SO hope you are right Eliza! Keep ’em coming 😉 😉
How majestic and white a bird! <3
He is a gorgeous creature isn’t he. Thank you Layla დ
Cindy, thank you for your wonderful photographs!
Thank you more for appreciating them Charles & cheers to you my friend დ
Fantastic pictures, Cindy!
So appreciated. Thank you Pit დ
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Ahem. I’m ready for my closeup, Mr. DeMille.
Exactamente! And dressed perfectly for the occasion 😉
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Fabulous photos. Incredible detail.
Thank you very much & cheers! დ
Some of these shots look they were taken in a studio. Beautiful bird and lighting.
He set that all up for me, thoughtful birdie! He landed in the perfect place on the perfect day. 😉
Wonderful shots!
Thanks much Rebecca! I am sorry for my late response. I found your comment in my spam filter with 12 other comments from bloggers I know well. Frustrating დ
Yes 98% excellent spam filter with 2% confusing question mark.
Laughing…..Yes!
Really beautiful. Glad that he paid you a visit!
They are elegant creatures and truly a thrill when they stop by and say Hi! დ
What a beautiful elegant GWH! Excellent photos, as always, Cindy.
He was quite the dapper dude! 😉 Thank you Lavinia. Much appreciated დ
Just fabulous, Cindy! I’ve never seen a pure white one.
Thank you Jo. So pleased I could make the introduction! დ
Stunning photos, thanks for sharing with us.
Thank you for your thoughtful appreciation & cheers დ
All I can say is wowww!
Thank you Susan. I get truly thrilled everytime they pay us a visit which isn’t often დ
He is gorgeous!!
They are stunning, BIG Birds! დ
what a beautiful series you did. Fascinated. Thank you, Love, nia
You make me happy I posted Nia. Thank you very much & cheers დ
What a majestic bird!
Yes. If they let you get close, they seem so very tall! დ
Spectacular Cindy!!!
Grazie mille Rebecca დ
I look forward to everyone of your posts, Cindy. Always a joy.
Visa versa 2UX2 dear friend.
Fabulous photos. This is a most impressive bird.
Thank you! They are impressive. Sometimes they come quite near and when they stretch out their neck they seem almost as tall as me! დ
Oh how beautiful, majestic and regal Cindy! Love this white heron. We have them visit our back area every so often. Great photographs! 🤗📸😍
So appreciated Kym. Thank you very much & I am happy they visit you too! დ
Oh you are so very welcome Cindy. It’s my pleasure. It’s so amazing how creation can touch you in such a dramatic way. Enjoy the rest of your week! 🥰🥂😊
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Such spectacular shots! How lovely of he/she to come and pose for you right on your roof!
Thank you Dale. I thought it was most considerate! 😉 I apologize for the late response. I found your comment in my spam filter along with 12 other comments from bloggers I know well დ
No worries my dear Cindy. You found me! And my spam gets so ugly, I don’t even check when I empty it – which is awful but when there are 175 pages of it…
Yikes!
However, I have learned that turning off comments after a month or so greatly reduces spam. I am looking forward to seeing the results!
That’s interesting….
I cleared my spam… and two days later am still at zero! Wooooo hoooooo!
Yay!!!
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Exquisite photographs!
Thank you very much Anne დ
Fabulous captures, Cindy 💚
Much appreciated. Thank you Cathy დ
Whoa, look at his eyes!! They’re an amazing color. I like that he came to you for his photo shoot, too. See? Word is getting around how good you are, Cindy!
It’s all the bird seed, bird baths, and Holler lizards, word is clearly spreading! 😉 😉
I love how he posed for you, Cindy. How did you come upon him on your roof?
About once a year or so a bird in the heron family will show up here. Sometimes literally at the front door. This guy was easy to spot because he was so big დ
Aw, that’s awesome. Thanks.
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Wonderful fotos, a majestic animal. Thank you for sharing.
You are most welcome Marie. Cheers & thank you დ
Stunning!! 🤩
Merci beaucoup mon Ami დ
Spirit has given you a lovely gift Cindy, they now come to you, attracted and in fact groom themselves for the shoot 😂 A beautiful bird dear lady, thank you for the share 😀❤️🙏🏽
Your wonderful comment made me smile Mark. Thank you my friend & be well დ
What a lucky ducky you are, Cindy! Thank you for sharing the bounty with us.
Thank you for appreciating it Tracy & cheers to you დ
Great looking bird, your pictures set him off to perfection Cindy.
Hugs
So appreciated David. Thanks much & cheers! დ
Of course, a lovely study in herons. Statuesque (sp? had to look that one up). Why does that make me think of you? Don’t know. Take as praise, if you please. Moreover, me don’t mind making up myth on the spot. Good fortune then, this heron on top of your roof. Better than me climbing up there! Fun is also a good word describing you.
So happy you enjoyed him Neil. It is much better that he be on the roof than either you or I! 😉 Take good care my friend & thank you დ
Beautiful captures Cindy !
Thank you very much დ
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Stunning work, Cindy! You have created works of art!
You just made my heart smile Michele დ
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The Holler Heron really is a beauty!
Stay safe, dear Cindy!
You too my dear Martha დ
Beautiful bird and fluffy feathers!!
Yes! He is dressed for success! 😉
Wow soooo gorgeous
He is a delightfully dapper dude! 😉
Egrets are such elegant birds… and you captured this one’s magnificence so well.
Grazie mille Janis დ
Such a beauty! Lucky you, Cindy. Thanks for the amazing shots!
He looks like he’s wearing one of your gowns Resa! Cheers to you my friend დ
These are so beautiful and kudos to you for the perfect exposure on a white bird.
Ahhh….. Means a lot. Thank you very much დ
I’ve spent hours shooting great blues so I really appreciate this.
I so relate! It is rather ironic when they show up at your door or land on your roof დ
What luck to have such a co operative bird. However, you had the skill to capture the images!
So nice! Thank you sincerely & cheers to you დ
Goodness, what a visitor.
I love it when these BIG Birds drop by. The first time a Great Blue Heron showed up at my front door, I glimpsed it throught the glass and my first thought was, “There’s a dino at my door!” 😉
Ha!
We get Great Blue Herons around here. We are close to a river. I’ve never seen the big white ones, tho…
They are amazing birds. They are everywhere!
Oh, those feathers! I feel as if I can reach out and touch. Thank you, Cindy.
You are so welcome Jennie. Thank you for all the love you give our precious children my friend დ
That is so kind, Cindy. Thank you. 🥰
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Hugs to you Gigi & thank you my friend დ
What a glorious visitor! Bravo for capturing him in all his preening glory 💖
So happy you enjoyed this handsome guy Val. I am thrilled when they deign to visit here! დ
Simply outstanding…. Word is out in the Holler avian community now, and I’m sure many more will arrive hopeful and ready for their “close up.” How absolutely wonderful for all of us! 👍😁.
You are so sweet Liza. This comment made me smile. I hope you’re right. I am ready for them!! 😉 დ
Cindy, beautiful photos… and you know I want to pat him or her. It’s a thing with all birds and me. Pat, pat, pat, make them boing on their cute short or long legs. So, this one is not as large as an ostrich: ) hooray for me.
Laughing…. He has this like 6 inch long knife beak that he uses defensively if he feels threatened and he goes for the eyes. I was told this when I called animal rescue to save a Great Blue Heron that took up residence by our front door. Giving them space works well. I have followed them around while they hunt at The Holler and they aren’t bothered if you respect their space. They remind of dinosaurs. I love them too, but I wouldn’t try and hug them! 😉 😉
Cindy, stop discouraging me all the time. 😄
Hugs though.
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Fabulous, Cindy! Ready for his close up. Great sequencing.
So appreciated. Thank you Jane დ
What a fantastic visitor! And your photos are splendid! 🙂
So kind. Thank you Lynette & take good care დ
Lovely photos, and what a beautiful bird.
Thank you very much Debra დ
He’s beautiful, great photos
Thank you Pauline. Wishing The Best for you & Jack in The New Year დ
Simply gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing such beautiful pictures!
I am so glad you like him Jill. Thank you დ
You made the most of the opportunity, they’re fabulous photos!
Awww… So appreciated. Thank you Liz & cheers! დდ
Dear Cindy
what an elegant bird. We have here lots of little egrets but unfortunately not these great egrets. Thanks for sharing
The Fab Four of Cley
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Thank you much more for appreciating him Klaus. I wish you and the Fab Four of Clay Health & Happiness in The New Year დ
Superbly elegant compositions
Thank you very much Derrick. I found your comment in my spam filter with 12 other bloggers I know well. Sorry for the late response დ
WP glitch, I expect.
It is best this way as it avoids disappointment. 😉 Be well Derrick.
Beautiful, Cindy!!
Thank you დ
Glad you were home and ready when your guest arrived!
I was taking out the trash when I saw him! Thank you trash დ
I love great egrets! I know they’re common birds (which somehow is a bad thing?), but they’re very beautiful, especially when the sun’s shining.
Yes! Common is good news. White herons were almost a decimated species, men and women, contemporaneously, and historically, liked to wear their feathers. White Herons are recovering from our absurdity დ
I can see why people would like to wear their feathers, they’re very beautiful! They look better on the birds than on people, though.
They certainly do look better on birds. Everyone is best in their own skin!
Very true!
I like you new model Cindy and how kind for him to fly express to your home!
I didn’t even have to pay express postal fees. He flew for free! 😉 დ
Fabulous photos throughout, from beginning to end Cindy.
You’ve got the eye and the camera(s) to make this happen! Wow
I found your comment in my spam filter along with 12 others from people I know! Sorry about the late response and thank you sincerely for your very thoughtful comment დდ
Have the same problems sometimes, so glad you found it. You’re very welcome dear Cindy
Stay safe & well my friend.
Certainly will, you too Cindy
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Stunning!
He is. Birds are. Thank you Jessica დ
What a beautiful visitor, Cindy, I can almost reach out and touch his feathers!
Yes, thank you. He is an exquisite visitor დ
Amazing, hope he stayed for a while! Great images..as usual 🙂
He did actually. He definitely enjoyed commanding the shoot! 😉
These temperamental young’uns!
Gotta love ’em!
What an elegant beauty! I want poise like that. 😁
I want everything like that!! 😉 😉
Picture perfect! He was ready for his photo shoot
Yes, he was! And thankfully I was available. (I saw him when I was taking out the trash!) 😉 😉
And there he was overlooking you.
My happy day!
I can’t believe he landed on your roof, Cindy. Did he know you were a photographer???
I think it was more likely The Holler lizards! We have lots of them and Herons are partial to lizard 😉
What a stunning bird! Great shots, Cindy!
Much appreciated. Thank you both & cheers დ
Wow! How I wish for such an apparition on our roof!
It is a thrill when they drop by! დ
A mighty bird! These are beautiful photos, Cindy.😮❤️
Thank you very much Aaysid დ
Sooo flexible 😂😍
He keeps up with his hot yoga classes! 😉
Great shots of this visitor, Cindy. I wonder if there are any Great Egret weather vanes? 🙂
I googled it. There are! 😉
Nice captures!
Thank you Sharon დ
Here in Florida we see these all of the time. Beautiful photos. Blessings and Peace!
Florida’s birds are beautiful! We get a lot of them in SoCal too by the water, but they only drop by The Holler rarely. დ
Wow! Stunning, Cindy! I had no idea of their size…or their awesomeness. Thank you.
You are so welcome Sheila. Happy you enjoyed & thank you დ
Very beautiful
Grazie mille დ
Amazing as usual!
Thank you very much & cheers! დ
Such an elegant bird landing on your roof. We have lots of hawks and crows landing on our roof.
O/T: Letting you know, it seems WP is back to disappearing your likes. You left a couple of likes when you came to visit. We received the notification, but no like. Dad said they’re notorious for doing that to you.
Wonderful that you get hawks actually landing on your roof! I just discovered a bunch of bloggers I know well whose comments were in my spam filter. It is blogging with artificial artificial challenges! It won’t stop me. Thanks for letting me know about the likes. Heading over to your blog now to leave some more likes and see what happens. დ
His eye staring straight along his daggerlike beak is such an eye-catching photo as are his snowy white feathers!
Thank you Kathy! So appreciated. Be well my friend დ
Cindy, this gave me such a smile. I guess the spirit of Cecil B. DeMille was hovering over the Holler, because this guy was ready for his closeup! Wonderful shots. Hugs on the wing.
Pretty much every bird is Gloria Swanson, or more likely it’s the way around! 😉
Are these birds Cranes? 🙂
They are great white egrets, in the heron family. I hope all is well with you დ
Wow! Fabulous shots of a gorgeous bird, Cindy!
Thank you very much Egenia & take good care დ
My pleasure, Cindy!
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How utterly fantastic!!
He is pretty fantastic isn’t he! Cheers to you my friend დ
Amazing photos, Cindy. I kept thinking each was my favorite until I got to the next one. Lol. All so unique. What a beautiful fellow to visit you. 🙂
Your very thoughtful comment made me smile. Thank you my friend დ
Amazing!
Thank you! დ
How fantastic!! Very helpful of him, indeed!
A belated Happy New Year to you!!
Peach
Wishing you and yours Health & Happiness in The New Year! დდ
Wow this is just too cool! Nicely done.
Thank you & cheers to you! დ
Wow! That has to mean good luck in the year to come. Beautiful shots.
Really! I hope you are right & thank you Bridgette დ
Amazing photos Cindy!
Thank you Lillie & cheers to you! დ
So regal! 🙂 xx
They are quite so! Hope all is well with you my friend დ
Thanks. Getting ready to escape the cold into the sunshine. 🙂 xx
Good for you!
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Great captures!
Thanks so much & cheers! დ
Oh wow…he’s extraordinary! And I love how your photos and captions tell a story. Thanks for introducing us to this handsome gent. 😀
Thank you more for appreciating him & cheers! დ
Fantastic 🙂
Thanks much Lakshmi & cheers to you! დ
If you are not the best wildlife photographer in the world, Cindy, I would like to know why not!
So kind and so appreciated Daniel. I don’t need to be the best, I just love clicking critters! Thank you for your kindness my friend & take good care დ
Reading your blog, is like walking into another world–as really fascinating world. So glad you are sharing it with the rest of us! 🙂
Ahh…. So nice! Thank you Katie. I am most happy we share similar interests and values Take good care my friend დ
Take care to you as well! 🙂
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