Three Great Blue Heron Nestlings Watch a Raven Fly Over Their Nest, 3 Images.

[cr_wildlife]

While watching a trio of Great Blue Heron nestlings impatiently waiting in their nest for their parents to bring them food, a Raven flew over head. The juveniles were immediately aware of the Raven and watched as the corvid flew past. These three images show the birds looking to their left as the Raven approached, straight up as the Raven flew over them, and to their right after the Raven passed by. The Raven did not seem particularly interested in the heron chicks, and my impression is that the chicks were simply too big for the Raven to attack at this stage. I like the middle photo best, but I thought the series really showed how carefully the nestlings kept their eyes on the Raven.
Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm f/4 VR S, TC engaged, 1/800 second @ f/9.0, ISO 220 for all three images.

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[Woody Meristem]

Super photos.

 

[cr_wildlife]

Thanks so much, Woody!

 

[Rassie]

Neat! These images sure tell a story!

 

[cr_wildlife]

Neat! These images sure tell a story!

Many thanks, Koos!

 

[Charles Loy]

Wonderful, alert herons too!

 

[ButlerKid]

Nice set, CR! #3 is my pick! The one on the left seems to get most of the food! LOL!

 

[cr_wildlife]

Thank you very much, Karen. I hope you are well.

 

[Mark Garfinkel]

Watch the birdie, has a whole new meaning. Cool series.

 

[cr_wildlife]

Thank you very much, Mark!