Great Blue Heron Fishing at Charleston Lake (Video)
Watch a Great Blue Heron catch a fish at Charleston Lake. See patient stalking and a swift strike in a brief look at natural feeding behavior.
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Birds in Flight at Kerr Lock and Dam
Photographing birds in flight at Kerr Lock and Dam, including a Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, and Great Blue Heron in stunning action.
Foggy Morning Wildlife At Charleston Lake
Experience the beauty of a foggy morning at Charleston Lake with Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, and serene nature. Discover why dawn is the best time to visit.
Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge: October Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife highlights from a recent trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, including a coyote sighting, White-tailed Deer, and an unexpected Barn Swallow.
Whitetail Fawns and Barred Owls on the Fourth of July
Experience an exciting wildlife photography adventure at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, capturing Whitetail Fawns, Barred Owls, Black Vultures, and more.
Great Blue Heron Poised For Take-off
Catch a glimpse of a majestic Great Blue Heron about to take flight at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Experiencing Sunrise with a Great Blue Heron
A wildlife photographer describes the beauty and elegance of watching a Great Blue Heron during sunrise by a lake, appreciating nature and the patterns of life.
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.
Great Blue Heron Stands its Ground Against Bald Eagle
A Great Blue Heron defends its fish catch against a Bald Eagle swooping in to steal it away in this dramatic wildlife face-off captured on a frozen lake.
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.
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.
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.