Great Blue Heron
Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep wing beats, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. This stately heron with its subtl...
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Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep wing beats, 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.
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Canon EOS RP
Aperture f/6.3 ISO 200 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 400/1 
Weurt, Gelderland, NL
Aug, 2021Views
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petehaverhals
August 19, 2021
For the size of the great blue heron's wing span and height, it is a beautifully elegant bird in flight -- you have beautifully captured that elegance!
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gman176
August 23, 2021
Awesome capture! Love the detail of the bird and the reflection on the water.
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