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.
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Great Blue Heron Slipping on Ice
See a photograph of a Great Blue Heron slipping on ice while hunting on a frozen lake and learn how herons adapt to winter conditions.
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.
Fishing Great Blue Heron at Charleston Lake
I photographed a fishing Great Blue Heron catching a small fish near the dam at Charleston Lake in Arkansas.
Great Blue Heron With Fish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I photographed a Great Blue Heron with a fish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes on this catch.
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.