Species: Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) | Location: Potomac River near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, United States of America
Much of my work with wading birds is done via kayak because I can get better access to a wider variety of birds showing a variety of behaviors. On this occasion it was overcast and although the lighting was not good, I spotted this great blue heron who seemed quite peaceful as he sat on his perch with some tree cover. I paddled to the shore down stream from him and waited for the light to get better. But he looked quite solemn as he stood there so I started composing a few shots. He didn't seem very concerned with me so I move upstream a bit to capture him a little larger in my frame. Just before the sun came out from behind some clouds I took this shot. And shortly thereafter he moved upstream to do a little fishing.
About The Photographer
I’ve been focusing my photography on nature and wildlife since 2014, focusing on habitats local to the Washington D.C. and Mid-Atlantic area. An additional interest is in using photography to get rescue dogs in the DC area adopted quicker, whether that is by putting their photos on social media or by providing photography services to the rescue organizations for them to use as a fundraiser.
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