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This mating pair of Great Blue Herons was in a small heron rookery with 8 active nests.
Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep wingbeats, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. This stately heron with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as it scans for prey or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps. They may move slowly, but Great Blue Herons can strike like lightning to grab a fish or snap up a gopher. In flight, look for this widespread heron’s tucked-in neck and long legs trailing out behind. [Cornell]
10 Comments
Thanks Carol!
Fantastic!
Thanks Ava.
Lovely series.
Thanks bloodyshoegamer, I bet your photos come out great!
Great shots. I have a couple of these near my home on California's Central Coast and am planning to submit some shots of them. I hope they are half as good as these.
Thanks RiekoS!
Beautiful series!
Thanks Argy, these are such nice birds.
Great shots Tom. Excellent light.