The Great blue heron is a highly adaptable bird that is found in various water places such as rivers, swamps, inlets, marshes, ponds, or the ocean. They are the largest wading bird in North America that feeds on fish. One evening at dusk, I watched out the window to a pond where a GBH was wading in the water. It poked his head under the water and came up with a fish in his large bill. It raised its head up and adjusted the fish so it would go down the throat, I could see it sliding down as it bulged out his neck as it moved down to the belly. This was an amazing nature moment to witness.
I took this photo on a different day. This Great blue heron was standing in the afternoon sun, at another pond. Read more: GREAT BLUE HERON
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I’d love to use one of your photos in an article I want to write for my column. Naturally, I would credit you for the photo.
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Sara, email regarding the photo tzubrodaz@gmail.com
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I tried to but they say your email cannot be found – ugh
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hmmmmm, that is the correct email and I have received many today.
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Wonderful photos, especially the one you caught with the heron taking off! I love these birds and one must be nesting right here at the river’s edge because I see him fly over almost every night.
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Thanks.
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A very common site in Southeast Florida where I am, but I never tire of watching them!!
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Common here as well, in Arizona, they are fascinating to watch.
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Great shot. Love these birds.
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Thanks! I just love them too.
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