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2016 Wildlife Photo Contest

Great Blue Heron, Blackwater Refuge on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, United States
Goofy Great Blue Heron on Ice

Species: Great Blue Heron | Location: Blackwater Refuge on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, United States

It was a very cold, windy day and this Great Blue Heron was so funny! His feathers were blowing on top of his head and his foot was up.

About The Photographer

I'm an amateur photographer but have been photographing the wildlife here on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for years. My husband and I often go out to Blackwater Refuge, Elliott Island, Hooper's Island, Assateague National Park and Chincoteague National Park, all located on the Eastern Shore. We love the fact that we stumble upon great photo ops of animals and birds. We never know what any given day will offer!

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