We are living in SW Florida for 5 years now. These majestic birds (Great Blues) are skittish of people and as photographers, we are trying to capture their images from a slow-moving boat in the estuaries. As soon as we glide too close (close by THEIR standards), they immediately fly away (of course, that is the perfect photo op). That said, they are usually silent and seem to accept people as an annoyance easily avoided. But every once in awhile, one seems REALLY pissed off that he now needs to relocate himself to another mangrove and will SQUAWK very loudly. It is only very recently that we have heard this squawk (since again, they are usually quiet). And upon hearing it, …..OMG!!!!! It is the most prehistoric sound I have ever heard! You can IMAGINE these birds as pterodactyls very easily! They are truly awesome creatures….and yes, they deserve the title of “Great”.
It isn’t a “belief” as Creationists say, the facts and data from the bones the genes the morphology show that. Also many of the other dinosaurs had bird like characteristics.
A majority of coelurosaur groups became extinct in the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event, including the Tyrannosauroidea, Ornithomimosauria, Oviraptorosauria, Deinonychosauria, Enantiornithes, and Hesperornithes. Only the Neornithes (modern birds) survived, and continued to diversify after the extinction of the other dinosaurs into the numerous forms found today.
Analysis of a shred of 68-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex protein – along with that of 21 modern species and an extinct mastodon – confirms that dinosaurs share common ancestry with birds, particularly chickens and ostriches, and to a lesser extent, alligators.Apr 24, 2008
Chicken is T-Rex’s closes living relative – Telegraph
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
I hope it wasn’t Mallard Fillmore.
Breadboard over 5 years ago
Was the mallard’s name “Daffy” ? Wabbit Season ! ….Duck Season !
dlkrueger33 over 5 years ago
We are living in SW Florida for 5 years now. These majestic birds (Great Blues) are skittish of people and as photographers, we are trying to capture their images from a slow-moving boat in the estuaries. As soon as we glide too close (close by THEIR standards), they immediately fly away (of course, that is the perfect photo op). That said, they are usually silent and seem to accept people as an annoyance easily avoided. But every once in awhile, one seems REALLY pissed off that he now needs to relocate himself to another mangrove and will SQUAWK very loudly. It is only very recently that we have heard this squawk (since again, they are usually quiet). And upon hearing it, …..OMG!!!!! It is the most prehistoric sound I have ever heard! You can IMAGINE these birds as pterodactyls very easily! They are truly awesome creatures….and yes, they deserve the title of “Great”.
davanden over 5 years ago
Avian racism?
Kirk Barnes Premium Member over 5 years ago
I’d rather listen to him than an Ingrate Blue Heron…
kennowenster over 5 years ago
At least it wasn’t a loon…
WCraft Premium Member over 5 years ago
For a pun – nice! (Also enjoy the detailed drawings everyday!)
Andrew Sleeth over 5 years ago
All the greats get supplanted. (Think Smokey Bear … or Adele.)
the lost wizard over 5 years ago
That drink’ll put heron you chest.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
DINOSAURS AND BIRDS ARE RELATED
It isn’t a “belief” as Creationists say, the facts and data from the bones the genes the morphology show that. Also many of the other dinosaurs had bird like characteristics.
A majority of coelurosaur groups became extinct in the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event, including the Tyrannosauroidea, Ornithomimosauria, Oviraptorosauria, Deinonychosauria, Enantiornithes, and Hesperornithes. Only the Neornithes (modern birds) survived, and continued to diversify after the extinction of the other dinosaurs into the numerous forms found today.
Analysis of a shred of 68-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex protein – along with that of 21 modern species and an extinct mastodon – confirms that dinosaurs share common ancestry with birds, particularly chickens and ostriches, and to a lesser extent, alligators.Apr 24, 2008
Chicken is T-Rex’s closes living relative – Telegraph
poopsypoo Premium Member over 5 years ago
Must have been Mallard Fillmore!!!