Tricolored Heron

Watch this video to see how the Tricolored Heron uses it's wings to help catch fish. There are several theories as to why Tricolored Hereons hold their wings out, one being that they are trying to scare up the fish when they see a shadow. Another is that the shadow from their wings helps them see into the water better. 

100% my original work! Copyright 2017® Mark Vance Photography (Music from RoyaltyFreeMusic.com)

I am an award winning filmmaker. Many of my short films have been shown in film festivals all over the Untied States. Several of my bird videos have been used by the Natioanl Audubon Society and seen on TV shows in the United States and Canada. 

I went to California State University, Northridge and majored in TV and film production. I grew up in Hollywood, California and made super8 films with Frank Darabont who wrote and directed "The Shawshank Redemption" and created "The Walking Dead" for TV. Also, working on the super8 movies was my friend Greg Melton who is the Production Designer on "Marvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.".

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