Great Blue Heron Slips on Ice
See the funny photograph of a Great Blue Heron slipping and falling on a frozen lake. Learn about how herons adapt to walking on icy surfaces.
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Great Blue Heron Attempts to Retrieve Frozen Fish
A first-hand account and analysis of witnessing a Great Blue Heron pecking at ice to get to a fish trapped near the surface of a frozen lake.
The Science Behind Trees That Keep Leaves Through Winter
Why do some trees cling to their dry, brown leaves long after autumn ends? Explore the intriguing theories behind marcescence.
Great Blue Heron Winter Adaptations
Learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow Great Blue Herons to withstand freezing temperatures and still thrive in harsh environments.
Close-up Photos of a Great Blue Heron
Sharing close-up photos of a Great Blue Heron standing on a fishing pier in the early morning, discussing why herons are attracted to piers at that time of day.
Great Blue Heron’s One-Legged Stance
A blog post exploring why birds like herons often stand on one leg, including conserving heat, resting one leg, and camouflage.
Photographing a Fishing Great Blue Heron
A nature photography blog post describing encounters with a Great Blue Heron that has unique fishing techniques at Charleston Lake in Arkansas.
Capturing a Great Blue Heron’s Catch
A wildlife photography blog post describing how I photographed a Great Blue Heron catching a fish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Great Blue Herons Tossing Fish: A Photographer’s Delight
A wildlife photographer shares images of Great Blue Herons tossing and catching fish at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge, discussing this unique hunting adaptation.
The Mysterious Red Eyes of the Great Blue Heron
A wildlife photographer discovers a Great Blue Heron with uniquely red-tinted eyes while photographing at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
The Dangers of Fishing Line to Wildlife
A photographer’s perspective on the harm discarded and lost fishing line can cause birds and other animals, with a call to action to properly dispose of line.
Great Blue Heron at Torraine Lake In Arkansas
A wildlife photography blog post about spotting and photographing a Great Blue Heron at Torraine Lake in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Great Blue Heron Misses the Mark Hunting Insects
A wildlife photographer observes a Great Blue Heron hunting insects unsuccessfully at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
The Great Blue Heron and The Mighty Bowfin
Unveiling the hunt: Great Blue Heron captures and feasts on a mighty Bowfin at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Great Blue Heron’s Feast in Oklahoma
A Great Blue Heron with a fish in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I describe the heron’s appearance, hunting skills, adaptable diet, and more.