stuny Posted May 20, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 20, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Neither our guide nor I have ever seen this beahvior -- the bird was trying to cool off by panting quickly through its open beak. Moist rain forest in central Panama. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205017-a-great-blue-heron-panting-in-the-heat/?do=findComment&comment=2325574'>More sharing options...
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pauledell Posted May 20, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 20, 2013 Stuart, A fine shot of that marvelous bird. Great composition, colors and sharpness. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted May 20, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 20, 2013 Wonderful Stuart! I have seen this behaviour with several birds before in Africa...many birds cool off by opening their mouths and panting, which cause evaporation which in turn leads to cooling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted May 20, 2013 Guenther, Paul & Mike - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl G Posted May 20, 2013 Share #5 Posted May 20, 2013 Lovely picture, Stuart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted May 20, 2013 Share #6 Posted May 20, 2013 Stuart, Your bird images are always so clear and sharp. You sure have a knack for this type of photography. Hats off to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted May 21, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 21, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Really great, both bird and photo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 21, 2013 Share #8 Posted May 21, 2013 Great picture Stuart it must be very hot Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted May 21, 2013 Ingrid, Karl, Bill, Dee & Henri - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted May 21, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 21, 2013 Stuart, beautiful example of the species and Darwinism at work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted May 22, 2013 Share #11 Posted May 22, 2013 Stuart, Bird panting like a dog! And you are there to record it. Just fantastic. Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted May 22, 2013 Francois, Tri & Ece - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsw Posted May 22, 2013 Share #13 Posted May 22, 2013 A great capture Stuart. Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted May 22, 2013 Jim, Orient & Henry - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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