wildcritters Nature Photography

CRITTER PHOTO #757 

Birds, Heron

Great Blue (flight)

   
         

Great Blue Heron

[Ardea herodias]

7/9/2018

Oscawana Nature Preserve- Cortlandt NY

The majestic heron's slow wing beat is mirrored in reflection. Despite its considerable size, a fully grown specimen weighs only 5 to 6 pounds due to its thin, hollow bones.

Photo# 757

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