I took out two photographers with me today.We went up into Fortune Channel looking for bears & found 4. On the way back I stopped in at Tsapee Narrows to visit with the Daredevil. To show you how each have unique personalities, he refused to come over because I had two strangers with me! I saw him last night & no problem! He’s done this before,so I half expected it. The problem is he’s the only eagle around right now! Delilah has gone to the salmon streams,as well as Maggie/Moe & Romeo! Juliette is being a fuss pot,so the only hope I had was with the Daredevil.
I’ll have to have a little chat with him next time.
Hahaha so cute and for sure even they don’t like strangers they become so familiar with us. Lovely pictures.
Herons never seem to become familiar with people/boats.They spook easily.
So trying to get close is tricky.
Yes must be.
These are quite moody looking with the clouds in the background. Nice shots.
yes,I saw those clouds as well & used them as wallpaper.thank you!
I love the close ups… but the first one there, a bit further back is just a stunning view of him on the rocks!
thank you Lana! The background can be just as important as the subject matter!
Cool shots 🤗
thank you Tiffani! Aways great to hear from you!
Your photo makes the heron look like he owns the place, commanding his own environment. Nice composition with bird, water and tree covered hills. Amazing how sensitive the Daredevil is knowing to be cautious of other visitors you had with you. Quite smart. Shows he trusts only you.
I couldn’t see him but knew he was watching.I was disappointed of course but yes felt lucky to be allowed into his world!
This is a great closeup of the heron’s face and I’ve never noticed so much blue in the face before as he is usually further away. You got many shades of blue and gray here and he fits right in. Hopefully the two photographers got some nice heron shots to make up for no eagle shots. The Daredevil is going to get a scolding from you next time you see him!
oh,he like many eagles do not come close to other animals.I’ve known him now for over 10 years so he’s grown accustom to me I suppose.
The two photographers have to come back after the salmon run, and all the eagles are back and maybe some will be more sociable since the strangers are with you.
Romeo did the same thing.So I think its more about them not knowing who it is they are getting close to.
That makes sense. They are wary, just like Piglet was about the strange bear.
it takes time to gain a animals trust.
I am still working on the young squirrels – they are getting there, but occasionally they come over to see me and I bend down while talking to them to give them peanuts and they are fine, and other times, I do the same thing and they just freak out – they are spooked and go running up a tree without taking peanuts. I try not to make any sudden movements. If people are watching me sometimes they’d be scratching their heads at my actions, but sometimes even pulling the camera out of the pouch, is a sudden movement so I try not to do that with the younger set.
So beautiful where you live, Wayne.
thank you Robbie! Tofino is one beautiful facet on this diamond we call Earth.