The heron's shadow really "makes" this one for me, Tom. D10F and lots of kudos. :) (By the way, maybe the hairy eyeball wasn't aimed at you...perhaps he just stepped in something squishily unpleasant. LOL)
Gosh Tom, you must drive thru bird land to get home!! lol. I love this photo & that hairy bird. I agree with Mary that the bird's shadow is as appealing as the bird itself. Great lighting, color & clarity! Another one for "The Bird Folder"! High marks & thanks again!
i really don't think that i can say more than the above have already wrote. this is a great shot. glad to see it in it's natural enviroment also. i love herons, had a baby one in my backyard 2 years ago. great shot :)