Smooth Landing, Great Blue Heron

Smooth Landing, Great Blue Heron

The big herons, with their layers of feathers and wide wings, is one of my favorite wildlife photographs. This Great Blue gave me a great opportunity.

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Smooth Landing, Great Blue Heron
Smooth Landing, Great Blue Heron
Smooth Landing, Great Blue Heron
Smooth Landing, Great Blue Heron

He didn’t fly far. It was like a change of position on the marsh bank of maybe 30 feet (9 meters). Enough for him to give a great display though.

Smooth Landing, Great Blue Heron
Smooth Landing, Great Blue Heron
Smooth Landing, Great Blue Heron
Smooth Landing, Great Blue Heron

I think they just look regal when they pose like this.

 

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