Heron under the lens (photo by Teacher Zhuang)

? Recently, I am interested in birds, especially in the dance and vigilance of Tingting Lu.

? Teacher Zhuang, a photography enthusiast in Quanzhou, has used the lens for more than ten years, rain or shine, to explain the beautiful dance and life habits of herons at a glance. Its dance is no different from that of a professionally trained ballet dancer. It is smarter and more alert than people and other animals.

? Egret is a bird belonging to the genus Egret, commonly known as Lao Deng, Lao Deng, Grey Stork and Zhuang Qing. The head, neck, feet and mouth of a large waterfowl are very long, so its body looks thin. Beautiful posture, preying on fish and shrimp. Quiet and patient, extremely flexible and agile, sometimes standing in one place and waiting for food for hours, so it is called "long-necked old man". In China, almost all over the country.

? Heron is a large water bird, also known as "grey stork" and "Zhuang Qing". Especially in Zhuang Qing, it always makes me think. It has a light posture, a long neck and a sharp and red mouth. A gray-black feather, the top of the head and the end of the feather are white. A few strands of black filaments, like braids, floated back from the top of the head. When not moving, it is as quiet as clay sculpture; When it takes off, it shines like a feather fan.

? Through the lens, I saw the heron so moving, I didn't expect it. But the heron knows that as a bird, every part and detail of its body is for the convenience of flying, preying and hiding. Of course, it also has the effect of attracting the opposite sex

? After some intense and busy work, the herons returned to their nests, leaving only a sentry standing in the treetops. Two black eyes, intense.

? Dedicated photographers are waiting quietly. Having enough patience in photography not only makes him calm, gentle and generous, but also makes him more persistent in the protection of wild birds.

? In the afternoon, the sky is high and the clouds are light. The heron on sentry duty finally left the sentry post and hid in the dense leaves. This makes me feel very novel, and I think herons are more witty and lovely than humans.

? Not long ago, I didn't realize how sensitive birds are in sight and smell, hearing and touch, but this time, I feel the same way.

? Since ancient times, human beings have never stopped imitating birds and exploring their various senses. People often wonder: What does it feel like to make a long, sharp cry as a swift? As an emperor penguin, what's it like to dive into the dark water?

? In fact, our ancestors have long known that, like humans, it is the sensory system that controls the behavior of birds, allowing them to prey, eat, enjoy and fall in love. The loss of any sense will eclipse the life of birds.

? Numerous examples of migratory birds migrating back and forth prove that many birds have the ability to guide them to migrate, find accurate locations and find a place to live in an increasingly harsh living environment. For example, the herons staying here must have something hidden, or for other reasons, which made them give up their original breeding grounds. What is even more fascinating is that herons have an emotional life and know that they have great responsibilities.

? Many times, humans still underestimate the senses of birds and think that they are just gorgeous, sensitive and fragile birds. However, I don't know that they still have social relations and small group life quite similar to human beings, which not only gives them enough courage and security, but also makes them care for each other and take care of each other's children.

? Herons and their spouses have also maintained a breeding relationship for more than ten years. However, they are far less loyal to love than swans and striped geese. It is their nature to cheat occasionally.

? In fact, as long as there is a warm home, the heron will be happy with it and face the whole world together. I don't know why, I haven't heard the cry of herons, even a few words. Perhaps it is afraid of affecting the brooding heron, which provides a peaceful and comfortable environment for the mother and son. All afternoon, there was silence around, and no one knew the scene in the nest.

Once young birds are born and learn to fly and eat, it will be difficult for them to fly everywhere. When I arrived at Luoyang Bridge and Anping Bridge, I could feel the warm life in the Bird's Nest-the feelings poured in by herons when they whispered to each other intimately, taking turns to stick their bodies on the upcoming children; I can also feel their serenity and be alert at the same time.

? Similar to humans, the only birds with two forward-looking eyes are owls, such as owls, which rely entirely on binocular vision for depth of field intuition. But more birds, such as blue pheasant, lark, swallow, eagle and falcon, have eyes on both sides of their faces, and there are two protrusions behind their eyes, which have one more visual center than human eyes, which makes these birds have extraordinary vision that human beings can't reach, and are more profound, sensitive and clear than quadrupeds.

? The long-tailed tit shuttled between branches, caught a glimpse of an insect on the bark and quickly captured the scene of eating. All this is beyond the reach of human beings, what's more, for the long and delicate face of heron, two eyes occupy too much. So I judge that heron's vision must be the best of its kind, like falcon, eagle and swallow. It has two visual centers, not only excellent lateral vision, but also broad frontal vision. No wonder, when the heron on sentry duty is motionless on the branch, it doesn't have to look around at all, and it already understands everything.

? The sun slowly sets in the west, and there is still no movement in the quiet village. I held back my temper and continued to walk by the sea, savoring interesting stories about birds with boring waiting time. I guess, in the small village where the Bird's Nest gathers, the soul is the birth of love, joy, death and life. Just then, a male heron suddenly appeared, like a black lightning across the river, causing ripples. Then, several males flew up and down, chasing each other and flying from branch to branch. Although when they spread their wings, their extended posture is extremely beautiful in the afterglow.

? However, once you fold your wings and hide in the lush foliage, it becomes quiet again, as if nothing had happened.

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