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DAY 214 | NATURE & LANDSCAPES |
Wading Birds
THE GREAT BLUE HERON
If you’ve ever seen a Great Blue Heron wading through a marsh, slowly lifting its stiltlike legs as it watches intently for the minute movements of a swimming fish, it wouldn’t take much to stretch the imagination and visualize a dinosaur wading through a Jurassic-era swamp. This rather ungainly looking creature is surprisingly agile and an extremely accomplished fish catcher.
Observing a Great Blue Heron from a distance isn’t difficult, but they spook easily, and getting a frame-filling photograph could prove daunting. A long telephoto lens is a must. A tripod isn’t necessary ...
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