During my many visits to Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, I've frequently seen Great Blue Herons. These large birds are usually quite shy, unwilling to sit still when I approach along the path. And I find them boring, so I rarely photograph them. But today, this one was sitting in a tree and surprisingly just stayed there as I got closer. In this very unusual encounter, I was able to get very close, allowing a series of remarkable photos. Here we go...
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| Standing on One Foot |
It's common to see birds standing on only one leg. I presume it allows them to draw one leg into their feathers to stay warmer. It was pretty cold on the morning when I made these photos.
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| One Big Eye |
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| What's That On Your Beak? |
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| Is This Bird Bald? |
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| Staring At Me |
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