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Uploaded: 04/24/18 10:13 PM GMT
Great blue heron.
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These birds can grow quite large and somewhat intimidating. Usually, in non-urban settings, I see these birds standing along side fisherman waiting for a treat. They can stand 4 - 5.5 feet tall and can eat anything from fish to small mammals. Basically anything they can cram down their throats. Taken at Lettuce Lake February, 2018.

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::trixxie17
04/25/18 1:22 AM GMT
We see these come to our little lake occasionally and they are most impressive at getting the fish out as soon as they swim by. A nice capture Alex.
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::Ramad
04/25/18 8:42 AM GMT
Good shot of the heron with nice and clear details.
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.rvdb
04/25/18 8:58 AM GMT
A beautiful shot Alex well done.

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::corngrowth
04/25/18 10:58 AM GMT
Herons are relatively large birds, Alex, but mostly they're shy too.
I've captured some of them, but when I did an attempt (by offering them a treat) in order to achieve a closer approach, their 'reward' was a 'take off'.
See that you weren't dealing with this 'problem', so a perfect result, my friend! My compliments.
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::mesmerized
04/25/18 5:29 PM GMT
Excellent shot, Alex...great detail and closeup...well done!
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.koca
04/26/18 6:06 AM GMT
Very impressive capture.
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::jerseygurl
04/27/18 1:04 AM GMT
Such a majestic and beautiful creature Alex - one of my favorites - Great Capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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::casechaser
04/28/18 6:08 PM GMT
They spook easily so you did a great job of making him wait for your photo to complete. Magnificent birds!
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.icedancer
05/02/18 7:44 PM GMT
Marvelous detail and like the view you've captured showing us all his beautifully feathers
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