North of the Danube in Vienna there is an intersting waterpark where several birds nest and bring up their children. One of the bigger birds there is the Grey heron that lives there in an big colony with several individuals breeding every year. From time to timne when I visit Vienna I also often stop by at the grey heron colony and take some pictures, so did I some weeks ago when I was there together with Stefan. They grey herons already having their offspring (children) and it is nice to watch how patiently they wait for their parents to return with some food.
Because this colony is situated in the City of Vienna, these birds are not as shy to humans as they are in other regions of Austria. And I have to admit it is the only place where I can get so close to them without them fleeing.
Little Grey herons waiting patiently for their parents to provide some food. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 01:14 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Always incredible that some of the small branches even hold the weight of the herons. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 01:14 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Grey Heron resting on top of a tree. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 01:14 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Grey Heron at the colony in Vienna. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 01:14 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
They are very good with balancing on the branches of the trees. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 01:14 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Grey herons are one of the bigger birds here that are capable of flying. Picture. Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 01:14 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Sometimes they have a funny facial expression. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 01:14 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
Parents feeding their child. Picture: Florian Glechner.
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 01:14 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 01:14 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Camera used | Nikon Z6II |
|---|---|
| Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
| Filter used | none |
| Exposure Time | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Aperture used | F6.3 |
| Focal Length | 600 mm |
| Time | 01:14 pm |
| ISO | 100 |
There is a Great Blue Heron rookery a very short distance up river from me. These photos were taken by a neighbor from her boat last weekend.
Oh nice.
I see them flying every day. Those babies are keeping them busy.
Nice 😀 In Prague ZOO we do have also wild bird Grey Heron colony.
Haha, in the Zoo a wild colony seems funny.
Wow! Beautiful photos!
Nope, I don't see grey herons here. Once in a while, I see white herons!
Thanks for sharing. You made my day!
!LUV
Thank you, you are Welcome.
!BBH
Hiya @silversaver888
👍Great photos! it's good they're not so skittish in these places. I can't take quality pictures of these birds.
Thank you, City birds are Always netter and not so shy.
Very nice shots, I love them @florian-glechner
Thank you
What a fascinating glimpse into the heron colony in Vienna! Your photos and insights bring the beauty and behaviour of these birds to life. Thanks for sharing this unique experience!
Thank you for the nice words.
Greetings @florian-glechner ,
What a lovely set of photographs of Herons...it must be amazing to see so many in one place...as we usually see the lone heron.
Thank you for bringing these photographs to Hive.
Kind Regards,
Bleujay
!BBH
Thank you very much for these nice words.