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Nankeen or Rufous Night heron Near Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia[/caption]
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I am not sure how well this title translates globally, but this is a dig at the pub boasting of fisherman using their arms to show just how big the fish they ALMOST caught was!!!
Taken near Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, this is the Nankeen or Rufous Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus) coming in to land.
I seem to have gained the confidence of this beautiful specimen and I spent the best part of an hour, just sitting in his company and it really was an honor.
It is one of those experiences which can make wildlife photography so much more than simply pressing the button :0)
MBK Wildlife Photography 
You are very fortunate to have gained the confidence of this bird, James. I had a similar experience once with a Yellow Bittern on Po Toi. Normally very skittish this one allowed several photographers very close, frame filling opportunites. Probably tired and on migration but who knows. These are moments to be savoured.
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That’s a very fine Nankeen NH, James. Getting one so confiding is rare.
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And savour it I did, Andrew. I have a large number of shots and a huge variety of poses. he was really playing up for my camera and it was all rather wonderful 🙂
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It plays in the US. Wonderful of you to share the special moments.
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Thank you Janice. I am delighted to be able to share!
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You were very fortunate to sit so long and photograph this bird and I was disappointed that you did not show us more than 1 photograph!
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Thank you so much Margaret, and rest assured, I shall be posting more of this delightful fellow in the near future. Meanwhile, you can see another shot of him on one of my first blogs Here
🙂
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Funny post, at the least the heron are great at fishing..Cool photo..
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Much appreciated Eileen 🙂
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Wow ! This is an excellent shot !
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BVery pleased you like it Ela. It was a beautiful bird and a lovely day :0)
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Beautiful shot of the heron.
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Much appreciated Gunila
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What a beauty!
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Thank you so much!
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It was THIS big! What a beauty!
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Many thanks Anne :0)
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Gorgeous shot of an amazing bird! How wonderful that it let you sit close and did not fly away!
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Many thanks Marie. it really was wonderful and I shall be sharing more of my encounter with this photogenic fellow in future blogs
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Reblogged this on conephotofinearttogo and commented:
I so enjoy the wild life photography and insights of Mr Bennett Kent!!
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Reblogged this on rebloggobbler.
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Were it that you just pressed a button, James, I somehow doubt we’d be getting these wonderful shots to marvel over !
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Many thanks indeed M-R. I have several more shots of this fabulous bird to share in due course!!
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I look forward to ’em !
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Title made me laugh 🙂 I will take my time and will snoop around in your blog, so I will get to know you. Nice to meet you so far. I often saw your picture at M-R’s blog..it’s time to get to know you!
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