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.
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.
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.
Why do some trees cling to their dry, brown leaves long after autumn ends? Explore the intriguing theories behind marcescence.
Learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow Great Blue Herons to withstand freezing temperatures and still thrive in harsh environments.
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.
A blog post exploring why birds like herons often stand on one leg, including conserving heat, resting one leg, and camouflage.
A nature photography blog post describing encounters with a Great Blue Heron that has unique fishing techniques at Charleston Lake in Arkansas.
A wildlife photography blog post describing how I photographed a Great Blue Heron catching a fish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
A wildlife photographer shares images of Great Blue Herons tossing and catching fish at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge, discussing this unique hunting adaptation.
A wildlife photographer discovers a Great Blue Heron with uniquely red-tinted eyes while photographing at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
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.
A wildlife photography blog post about spotting and photographing a Great Blue Heron at Torraine Lake in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
A wildlife photographer observes a Great Blue Heron hunting insects unsuccessfully at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
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 with a fish in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I describe the heron’s appearance, hunting skills, adaptable diet, and more.