Before Thursday morning, I had never seen a Great Blue Heron fishing in rushing waters. Herons usually frequent the shallows of quiet lakes and streams. They wade slowly along and watch for fish to scatter from around their feet then stab at them with their sharp beaks. This bird stood still, one eye on the photographer, one apparently watching for fish, as river water cascaded over smooth rocks. I'd a little extra time on the way to work and, seeking calm, stopped at one of my favorite natural spots. The heron was a total surprise.
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What a gorgeous picture!! Wow. I think you could be a photographer for National Geographic! I love the water behind the Great Blue Heron. What a majestic bird.
The Great Blues are fascinating and impressive to me. I love watching them as they go about their lives. The bird in this
picture surprised the heck out of me with its stillness. I fully
expected and was prepared for it to take flight, issuing a
primitive "graaaakkkk" call as it gathered mounts of air under its huge
wings. Instead it stood, nearly motionless, in the rushing waters no
doubt aware of my approach but apparently not considering it a threat.
Thanks for your compliments! — JG