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September 18, 2024

Virginia's Tallest Bird

The Great Blue Heron


I saw it standing behind some bushes and waited. The heron was waiting for a fish to appear. 

Great blue herons also eat frogs and small animals. They are graceful when they stand, but sometimes look gangly when they take off. I love seeing them.

Wild Bird Wednesday

5 comments:

  1. Tom8:14 PM, September 18, 2024

    ...and it posed nicely for you.

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  2. David M. Gascoigne,8:36 PM, September 18, 2024

    They are opportunistic feeders and will capture just about anything they can swallow.

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  3. eileeninmd7:14 AM, September 19, 2024

    Love the herons, great sighting and photos.
    Take care, have a wonderful day!

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  4. Mae Travels10:56 AM, September 19, 2024

    Here in Michigan we have a very tall bird: the sandhill crane. But our herons are also beautiful and mainly graceful. I think it’s impressive when they take off, and I like the sound of their wings.
    best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  5. Bob Bushell12:37 PM, September 19, 2024

    Absolutely beautiful G-B Herons, I love the way standing.

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