Every day it's something different when I open the curtain in the morning. Here's what I saw one morning just as the sun was coming up. I took a quick picture through the window ...
... and ran outside, shooting as I walked along the bank.
When I got closer, I could really see the size of that fish:
The heron realized that he had to turn the fish lengthwise to swallow:
It looked as if he'd lose it into the lake.
But he pulled it out.
Yumm. Twice-caught fish for breakfast!
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It is amazing..only rarely do they choke...
Posted by: Rambling Woods | November 10, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Sallie, these are absolutely amazing images and reflections! You were at the right place at the right time. ;-)
Posted by: mrsbearfoot (Lindy) | November 07, 2012 at 05:07 PM
Wonderful early morning capture!
Posted by: Pat | November 07, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Great shots!!!
Posted by: Modesto Viegas | November 07, 2012 at 09:50 AM
Daggone! That is one hefty fish. Great light in the photo too.
Posted by: Sally in WA | November 06, 2012 at 06:37 PM
these shots are so beautiful
the light is amazing
and the reflections too
and of course the heron is magnificent!!
hugs from me and Hope
thanks for checking in on us
Posted by: dianne | November 06, 2012 at 06:14 PM
Wow, I am so jealous of these shots. I've never managed to get a shot of the herons at the lakes where I walk with a fish in their mouth. You did a great job with these magical shots.
Posted by: Carver | November 06, 2012 at 06:10 PM
Your photography is amazing ~ Wow! ~ (A Creative Harbor)
Posted by: Carol | November 06, 2012 at 05:40 PM
Oh, my goodness!!! These are very unique pictures! He even has a fish in his mouth!!! What a priceless moment! I love it very much.
Great photography and very interesting and fascinating moments!!!
I am very impressed. And inspired.
Posted by: Kaya | November 06, 2012 at 03:25 PM
Very nice series! I'm jealous of the heron - would love to have a fish that size for breakfast! - Wally
Posted by: Wally | November 06, 2012 at 01:25 PM
OH my.... how in the world did he down that? What an amazing sight!
(looks like we had the same idea this week for our bird :)
Posted by: Kerri | November 06, 2012 at 01:14 PM
A great series of photos. That's a very large fish for the heron to swallow!
Posted by: Mick | November 06, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Lovely photos, well captured.
Posted by: lindyloumacinitaly | November 06, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Wow, what a great photo opp! That fish is huge. He will not have to hunt for a while.
Posted by: Gail Dixon | November 06, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Stunning detail-what a lovely surprise!
Posted by: Hazel | November 06, 2012 at 09:25 AM
I love the light on the water in these shots! Wonderful capture of the heron too!
Posted by: craftygreenpoet | November 06, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Hahaha... pity for the fish, lucky for the heron! nice story here Sallie.
Posted by: Prem | November 06, 2012 at 08:50 AM
Wow, what an amazing sight to capture. You really do have a great view!
Posted by: Gaelyn | November 06, 2012 at 08:21 AM
How I wish to have Nature just outside my house! Beautiful pictures.
Posted by: eastcoastlife | November 06, 2012 at 08:01 AM
A great series of shots, and a smart heron!
Posted by: Karen | November 06, 2012 at 08:01 AM
A quick trip through blogland, and here is this gorgeous heron having his breakfast, and how clever you are to have captured such great pictures, Sallie. Thanks so much for your comments aand thoughts. Life is a roller coaster these days, - always a srprise as we head to the hospital, but lovely and hopeful when it is a more lucid day!
Posted by: Hildred | November 06, 2012 at 07:55 AM
he is one happy heron! great job!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | November 06, 2012 at 07:55 AM
Hi Sallie, what a cool sight to watch. What an awful big fish. Great series!
Posted by: Eileen | November 06, 2012 at 07:22 AM
Love the quick silhouette through the window!
The early bird gets the fish. :)
Great followup shots too.
Posted by: Carletta | November 06, 2012 at 06:56 AM
That fish was a huge mouthful. Beautiful captures, Sallie, well done!
Posted by: Pam :) | November 06, 2012 at 06:39 AM
It learns.
Posted by: Rainfield | November 06, 2012 at 05:45 AM
What a sight, I'd be fulfilled for the rest of the day if it were my sighting!
Posted by: patty hartley | November 06, 2012 at 03:50 AM
Wow indeed. That's some breakfast Sallie. Hey the problem with wrens is they wriggle about a lot in the nets and can get themselves ina mess until we intervene.
Posted by: Phil | November 06, 2012 at 01:44 AM
Wow ! what a view in the morning ! that must make your day !
Posted by: Gattina | November 05, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Sure is a yummy breakfast! Good catch for the day!
Posted by: Ebie | November 05, 2012 at 10:54 PM