Tiger heron, a photo from Puntarenas, West

Photographer's Note

We saw many different herons and egrets by the Tárcoles river. This one is bare-throated tiger heron. They are found from Mexico to northwestern Colombia. This large species canbe found on river and lake banks. It waits often motionless for suitable prey such as fish, frogs or crabs to come within reach of its long bill.

Fis2, tyro, jean113, PiotrF, ikeharel, pajaran, jemaflor, Royaldevon, jhm, PaulVDV has marked this note useful

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macjake (98262) 2020-05-18 11:23

Hi Kari
I didn't know there were so many different sub species of Heron, never heard of this Tiger Heron before. its a great shot because we also get to see its upper legs and its muscles. beautiful bird, he looks quite serious haha. cheers
Craig

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-05-18 11:47

Kari, that brown heron has a really long neck compared to its body. It can be compared to a harpoon to catch its preys : amphibians, reptiles and small fish. Remarkable avifauna picture. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.

Fis2 (169877) 2020-05-18 12:31

Witaj Kari!
Excellent shot, beautiful tiger heron.
I like framing, colors and sharpness.
Very well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

Tue (91692) 2020-05-18 12:41

Hello Kari,
Wow, what a beautiful and elegant heron with an extremely long neck and relatively short legs. I wouldn't be surprised if its neck is even longer than the entire rest of its body. The patterns of its feather are clearly seen too just as the colours of its head.
Lars

lousat (138695) 2020-05-18 13:33

Hi Kari,great shot showing this beautiful and proud heron,great capture very sharp and bright! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano.

tyro (30513) 2020-05-18 13:53

Hello Kari,

My Goodness, you have managed to capture a spectacular variety of wildife in this location - and several different herons too! Like Craig, I'd never heard of a Tiger heron before and this one is indeed an absolutely beautiful creature.

You have caught this magnificent bird perfectly as it stands at the water's edge, no doubt in search of some fishy prey. The rich colours of its plumage are wonderful and you have caught this creature perfectly with lovely light and exquisite details and sharpness.

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

Silvio1953 (220759) 2020-05-18 13:54

Ciao Kari, great capture of lovely heron in nice pose, excellent clarity, fine details and wonderful natural colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jean113 (27661) 2020-05-18 14:04

Hello Kari, like others I had never heard or seen a Tiger Heron before. ( That is why TE is so good, we learn something new every day.)
This is a wonderful shot of the bird, so sharp and detailed. Good blurred background.
Its’ beak is formidable, poor fish!
Thanks for sharing, regards Jean.

PiotrF (54246) 2020-05-18 15:26

Hello Kari
A amazing capture of bare-throated tiger heron.
I like good composition, fine sharpness and good quality.
Good work, fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

ikeharel (112549) 2020-05-18 21:54

Good morning Kari,
Again, one heron specie that I now first learnt about.
A great capture as it was posing for a photo. Its feathers colors and special long beak superbly shown from across the water.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

jemaflor (146412) 2020-05-18 23:30

Hi Kari,
Nice series about nature and wild animals and birds, a perfect location for safari et nature ... well done, ideal sharpness and good angle to take this heron, tfs.

ifege (47103) 2020-05-18 23:54

Hi Kari
A spectacular heron, perfectly captured. Great detail in the large version.
cheers
Ian

emka (157280) 2020-05-18 23:58

Hello Kari,

Excellent picture of this heron. I like its long neck with an interesting pattern on it. You were quite close to it. Good sharpness and colours. Nice view.
Take care

MAlgo

Royaldevon (85678) 2020-05-19 5:35

Hello Kari,

I have never seen or heard of this bird before but your excellent photograph clearly shows that it is a heron shape, with which I am familiar, but the plumage is very different.
I can understand why it is called the tiger heron.
The bird is crisp and sharp, set nicely against an blurred but useful b/g.

Keep safe, regards, Bev :-)

jhm (211734) 2020-05-19 10:18

Hello Kari,

You chose a lovely moment with the tiger heron, never seen!
A lovely composition, perfect presentation
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

PaulVDV (62810) 2020-05-19 11:28

Hello Kari,
Beautiful sharp presentation of this proud looking heron.
I admit I've never heard of a tiger heron ...
When we look closely, we discover some beautiful colours in its feathers: yellow plumes under his mouth and around the eyes and some red feathers at the beginning of its wings.
Best regards, Paul