I was watching this heron standing on the north bank of Lake Marmo when it decided to cross the lake and land in the water, on the South side, about 20 feet from me. It was interesting that it did not fly with an extended neck like cranes or geese. A rather strange appearance it seems like to me.
Great Blue Heron
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Morton Arboretum
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight), In or By Water
- Created Timestamp11/19/2023 16:46:08
- CameraNIKON D850
- Aperture11
- Focal Length340
- Iso1250
- Shutter Speed1/1600
A rare head-on look for the Great Blue in flight. I’ve never noticed the pink feathers on the front of the wings. Well done!