Great Blue Heron Tossing Tadpole

I photographed this Great Blue Heron tossing tadpole in an area known as the Lower Scarborough, which is located at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

I photographed this Heron from inside my pickup. My camera and lens were resting on a bean bag draped over the open window.

Gear Used:

Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Technical:

Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
Date and Time Taken: April 3, 2022 (09:53 A. M.)
Exposure Mode: Manual
Aperture: f7.1
Shutter speed: 1/3205
ISO: 1000 (Auto)
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Evaluative
Back-button Focus
Animal Eye Single Point Auto Focus
Exposure Compensation: 0
Focal Length: 500 mm

By Steve Creek|2022-12-24T05:09:55-06:00April 18, 2022|Categories: Birds|Tags: great blue heron, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge|

About the Author: Steve Creek

I’m Steve Creek, an Arkansas-based wildlife photographer known for my extraordinary ability to capture the essence of the natural world. My keen eye for detail and composition results in stunning images of birds, deer, foxes, raccoons, and more. What sets me apart is my commitment to storytelling through my photos, revealing the behavior and environment of these creatures. I’m also a dedicated advocate for wildlife conservation, using my images to inspire others to protect our precious natural resources. As a blogger, I love sharing valuable tips for aspiring wildlife photographers.