As many of you know, Mr GBH our resident Great Blue Heron is my favourite neighbour, but ‘sshush’, please don’t tell my other wild friends here in Florida. I wouldn’t want them to know that they’re not number one on my list. I thought that today it might be fun to show his many faces.
Mr GBH the hunter, haunting the water’s edge searching for his next fishy victim.
He knows that patience pays off and is usually very successful in his endeavours.
Mr GBH the good husband and home-maker. He takes pride in creating a safe and comfortable nest for his wife and family
Mr GBH the comedian. He obviously has a sense of humour as displayed here by the twinkle in his eye and his “Wow, look at me now!” stance. Maybe he was just sunning himself, but I like to think that maybe he’s bragging just a little.
Mr GBH the deep thinker. He’s able to stand for seemingly and age, doing absolutely nothing. He knows that meditation is good for the soul.
Mr GBH the Supermodel. He can also be a bit of a dandy as he shows off his gorgeous blue-gray plumage. He has that pose worked out to perfection.
Wishing you all a happy Friday and a great weekend.
anotherdayinparadise 
All the shots are stunning, but my favorites are the last two. Meditation is a good thing. Especially if it makes you look that good! 😉
He has a fish.. Not like a cat tho and left at your feet as catch of the day.. 😉
🤣 I don’t think he was offering to share.
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Great shots!
Thanks, Nancy. I have fun. 🙂
There comes a day when you know that you have met the quintessential personality that brings elegance, grace and beauty to our lives. Mr. GBH has the courage of his convictions, the strength of wisdom, and the eloquence of a poet. He is the perfect companion to have on our grand journey we call life. Many hugs coming your way.
What a wonderful comment, Rebecca. Mr GBH humbly thanks you for recognising all these qualities in him. 🤗
Hugs to Mr. GBH! He is a handsome fellow.
I’m glad to see Mr GBH is still going strong and inspiring more of your beautiful photos, Sylvia. Sorry I’ve not been around much of late in Blogland, but something had to give last year for one reason or another. I’m attempting to get back on track this year, so hope to be around more to visit all my favourite blogs. Sarah x
Thanks so much, Sarah. Great to see you again. 😘
Sylvia, you’ve caught him perfectly in all of his many iterations! Love the way you described each of them. They always make me think of pterodactyls as they make their squawk streaking across the skies. Terrific post
Thanks so much, Tina. Yes, there’s definitely something prehistoric about many large birds. Great blue herons may be at the top of my list too.
The blue heron is such a beautiful bird! These are amazing shots!
Thank you do much for your lovely comment. 😃
The many faces of Mr GBH!
He knows how to work the camera, Sylvia, doesn’t he? 🙂
Yes, he does and better than I do. 😅
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Amazing shots! I particularly like Deep Thinker.
Thanks so much, Anabel. I’d love to know what he was pondering so deeply.
Sylvia, you have captured with your camera lens some of the most gorgeous photos of the Great Blue I have seen. That one with the big fish is amazing. Thank you. All my best.
Thanks so much for your kind comment, JoHanna. 🙂
Wow, Sylvia! What a set of pictures! Awesome job! Even though I cringed when I saw the blood dripping down that poor fish, I know that is Nature. You outdid yourself with these images, dear friend! And I also enjoyed how you described every picture. Nice job!! xo
Thanks so much, AmyRose. 😘 Sorry about the blood. Poor fishy indeed. 😳
The GBH looks good in your fantastic photos.What a great neighbor to have.
Thanks, Eddie. I love my wild neighbors. 😃
I can understand why
Great shots and delightful captions.
Thanks so much, Derrick. 😃
A great set of photos Sylvia! He is a beautiful bird!
Thanks so much, Aletta. 🙂
You have a very nice neighbor. It looks like he loves nature and just lives his life with his family in a very peaceful way. I would love to have folk like Mr. GBH as my neighbor.
Please have a great weekend.
Thanks, YC. I’m so lucky to have these wonderful wild neighbours. I actually prefer them to my human ones. 🙂
What super shots and what a handsome bird he is. 🙂
Thanks so much, Sue. Yes, he is so handsome. 🙂
He is certainly a very handsome fellow and well aware of his charms. I wouldn’t like to be stabbed by that vicious beak though. Poor fish.
Thanks, Carol. Yes, his beak looks really lethal. 😯
What a terrific collection of Mr GBH. He is a gorgeous creature. Love the last photo! Must be so fun to watch him so often.
Thanks so much, Peta. Yes, love watching him and all my other wild neighbours. )
Happy weekend to you! 🙂
Mr GBH is quite a model provider and looker. 🙂
Thanks, Lynette. He’s really a cut above. 🙂
He must have the ladies’ hearts all a-flutter! 😉
Lekker naweek, Sylvia!
I think you’re right, Dries. Dankie. 😳
Worthy of an Oscar
Thanks, Pauline. 😘
I agree wholeheartedly!!!
Still smiling, Ad! Such beautiful photos- especially the last two 🙂 🙂
Thanks so much, Jo. 😘
Wonderful photos and what a big fisherman he is
Thanks, Marylou. 😃
Long live Mr GBH .. he has a great life ahead with all his many talents 😉
Happy weekend Sylvia 😘
Thanks, Poppy. He is such a star. 😃
Ah, the many faces of Mr GBH!
Thanks, Sue. He’s a bird of many talents. 😅
Certainly is!
Wonderful photos and pen sketches of GBH..you could make that into a children’s book.
Thanks so much, Gerrie. I have no idea how to go about that.
What a beautiful tribute to Mr GBH, Sylvia! I bet he’d be very proud! 🙂 xoxoxo
Thanks so much, dear Marina. I like to think he would approve. 😃
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Oh, Sylvia, this is just wonderful!! I especially like his super model pose and what an enormous fish that is! But I have to laugh every time I see GBH because, as I read lots of British mysteries or thrillers, will always mean grievous bodily harm to me: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3937038/gbh-abh-difference-crime-maximum-penalty/. 🙂 Of course that fish probably thought of it in the same way, if only for a moment.
janet
You’re so funny, Janet. Yes, I’m sure that poor fish would have loved to report him to the police. 😯
GBH is really a superstar! I love your writing! Great fun. Happy Weekend!
Thanks, so much, Ute. xx
Mr GBH is such a gorgeous bird and might I say the author of this post takes some incredible photos of him! The one with the fish is superb. Happy weekend Sylvia!
Thanks so much, Sue. What a lovely comment. 😘
These are a wonderful series of photos of Mr. GBH!
How is Mr. Igasho?
Thanks so much, Lavinia. Grandpa Igasho is still hanging out in the trees well away from any danger. Long may he survive. 🙂