Yesterday Mr. GBH caught a really big one. Look, he’s almost dancing for joy. (He was obviously focusing better than my camera was, but at least I captured the moment.)
He managed to swallow it whole….no problem!
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That’s quite a supper! Wouldn’t mind that myself Sylvia! 🙂
Haha Yes and I hope you wouldn’t wolf it down in one go. 😅
Awesome captures, it is truly amazing how big a fish they can swallow whole! And it’s obvious why he hangs around, he’s got a seafood market in the lake! 🙂
Thanks, Donna. He certainly won’t starve. 😃
that is fabulous. imagine swallowing it down in one gulp like that!
Thanks so much, Sherry. 🙂
Never thought I’d see the day. I feel like Tom has just eaten Jerry.
Haha That made me laugh. 🙂
Great picture. Is it burping after enjoying it’s catch.
Yes, definitely looks like it, Indira. 🙂
Great shot Sylvia! Love it 😀 xx
Thanks, Sherri. I gave it my best shot. 🙂
That is an awesome snap!
Fantastic catch Sylvia (yours!). Makes me so grateful for teeth 😀
He did indeed and down the hatch!! Glad you are feeling better!!!
Great capture, Sylvia! I’m always amazed at how these guys can swallow such a huge catch 🙂
Almost as big as he is!!
I once saw him with one that looked twice as big, but he didn’t manage to get it down. 😂
🙂 very funny! When they want to eat they go after it all don’t they?
WOW! I want to go fishing with Mr. GBH, Sylvia! 😀
(I hope you’re feeling better now) xxxx
Wow! That is quite a catch – well done on photographing this one 🙂 #MySundayPhoto
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I have to say I think I looked like that just now while eating a really soft piece of fresh bread. it was not pretty. Great photos Sylvia
Haha Thanks for the confession, Ruth. You’re absolved. 🙂
What and delicious meal … mmmm. yumi. Lucky Mr. GBH. Mooie photo Sylvia!
Thanks so much, dear DellaAnna. 🙂 xx
Wow great dinner but he should enjoy it more… 🙂 eat slowly…
Haha. I’ll tell him what you suggest, next time I see him, Ute. 😀
nature is amazing!
Isn’t it just? 🙂
That bird must have a serious case of indigestion! You must have been so fast with your camera!
One would imagine so. Thanks, Sue. Just call me “Quick on the draw MsShaw.” 🙂
Nothing better than fresh Sushi, excellent shots. 🙂
So agree, Ed. This is a bit too fresh for my taste though. 🙂
Well done for taking that photo, not often you see a bird actually swallowing the fish. Tasty lunch that is for sure!
Thanks, Gerrie. I was lucky to see him in action. 🙂
The size of the fish they can fit down their gullets is amazing! Imagine having to take off with that extra load in the hold!
Oh yes, they can certainly gulp very well. They are very well designed. 😃
As is everything out there in the wild!
Better designed than a lot of humans. 🙂
What a great catch for both you and Mr GBH!
Thanks so much, Gunta. 🙂
wow that is amazing- first that he ate it in one gulp and 2nd that you actually caught him at that moment!!
Thanks, Lisa. I just happened to look out of the window and somehow grabbed my camera and opened the door in time. 😃
perfect timing 🙂
That’s exactly how my teen son eats! Gulp! Great catch from both of you. Hope you’re on the mend?
Thanks, Torrie. Haha @ your teen. I think I’m getting better, although I’m still coughing a lot.
We have that same bug up here….it’s been terrible. Hope your recovery goes smooth…..though if not…perhaps you’ll get out of a little of that moving work? 🙂
Thanks, Torrie. No way am I not going to get stuck in with the job in hand. I’m sure I’ll be okay soon. 😃
Nature is amazing – to think that the fish still had its scales fins, and yet the bird wolfed it down! Nice photo.
Thanks so much. Yes, I agree with you. What a horrible thought to swallow all the scales and find, not to mention the eyes . 😳
That is quite a fish Sylvia! Is this view right outside your house?
It is a really huge fish, and yes, right outside our house. 🙂
Wow, what a great view Sylvia! I bet your watch out there a lot. Is that where your sunporch looks out at?
My goodness, that should keep him going for a while.
I should imagine so. 😃
Ahhhh…lunch. Great shot! Hope you are feeling better.
Thanks, Heather. Yes I’m back in the land of the living. 🙂
😎 good to hear!
Ah..A perfect meal 🙂
So healthy too. 🙂
Ya 🙂
He is eating like a King! ( whopper, King, Burger King … I crack myself up!)
Hahaha. That made me laugh, Kathy. 😀
Awesome awesome awesome Capture Sylvia. I caught one of these when I was down there, but… To blurry;( I’ll just have to come back;)))
This is great, love the reflection too;)!!!!!
Thanks so much, it was quite far away, but I’m sure I could have done better if I wasn’t in such a rush not to miss it. 🙂
Lol, it looks great, that was my problem I rushed , new gear.. Blah blah blah, can’t show anyone ;(. I love this!!!
Must take a while to digest.
I would think so, but maybe they have stronger guts than we have, 🙂
That is true! 🙂
What a catch, Sylvia – you and Mr G B Heron both. It’s the next stage that’s nervewracking though – getting it off the beak and into the heron.
Thanks, Tish. He didn’t waste too much time. 🙂
I am always stunned to watch them swallow such huge objects; great action shots.
Thanks, Charlie. They are certainly fascinating to watch. 🙂
He catch a big fish and hup he eat it in one minute
Oh yes! He wasn’t taking any chances that another bird might come and steal it. 🙂
Sylvia, playing catch up on blogging. Busy and fun times, warm weather and park play on Sat afternoon. I even went out at a local nightclub with my Cleveland single, artist brother. The band called Vintage performed some tributes, “Rebel Yell” for David Bowie and “Hotel California” for Glenn Frey. No Jefferson Airplane for their original band mate. . .
I cannot believe a scaly big fish doesn’t scrape Mr. GBH ‘s throat!
I am heading backwards to read missed posts.
Sorry to read you have been under the weather. Sylvia. 😦
Thanks, Robin. It sounds like you’ve been having fun. I’m sure that tribute band were great to listen to. I’m sure Mr. GBH’s throat is designed perfectly for swallowing big scaly fish whole. Horrors! 🙂 I’m feeling like I’m on the mend today.
Maybe he is clever fishing,
but his eating manner could be better… 😀 😀 ;D
Very well captured… 🙂
Thanks, Drake. Yes his table etiquette leaves much to be desired. 😕
Nice shots!
Thanks so much. 🙂
I can’t believe he could get the whole fish in his mouth! Amazing! 🙂
He’s a wonder heron. 😀
Great shot, Sylvia! That should do him at least until dinner time. 🙂 I hope you’re feeling better! ❤
Thanks, Jill. Yes, much better today. 🙂
Good grief what a tummy full he caught!
Yes he did, and he was still on the lookout afterwards. 🙂
I am always amazed by the BIG fish swallowed down by those SLENDER throats . . .
Your post makes me glad that Sushi isn’t on my menu!
Me too, Nancy. It’s amazing to watch. I love Sushi, but in smaller doses. 🙂
Gulp! Didn’t he do well?
Haha Yes, he hit the Jackpot. 🙂
Great capture, natural working its wonders
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Thanks so much, Darren. 🙂
Beautiful Birds..♥♥
Thanks so much, Vikey. 🙂
You really do manage to capture some amazing shots of these herons, Sylvia! Excellent! 🙂
Thanks, Cathy. So glad you enjoyed these photos. 🙂
Mrs. Grey Heron has begun visiting again, but we have got wise and recently surrounded the entire pond/pool with pots and rocks thus preventing direct access to the edge.
If she wants a freebie fish supper from our pond she’ll have to get it on the wing or find a way of wading in 3 feet of water ( the shallow end)
That sounds like a plan, Ark. 🙂
She was on the neighbour’s roof yesterday, looking down on the Forbidden Fruit and honking her disgust.
Hah! Go fish! 😉
I can hear the triumph in your voice. 🙂
Too right!
Wow! Hoping you are feeling better S- x
Thanks, Cheryl. Yes, today I feel as though I’ll live. 😀 x
Very good! Have a great Sunday! x