Great Blue shaking off

by Judi Dressler

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Great Blue shaking off

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Judi Dressler

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This Great Blue Heron spent a long time preening his or her feathers in the late afternoon, and after watching him for a while, he shook himself all over and I got this shot of those beautiful feathers all fluffed out.

From Cornell Labs' website: "Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep wingbeats, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. This stately heron with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as it scans for prey or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps. They may move slowly, but Great Blue Herons can strike like lightning to grab a fish or snap up a gopher. In flight, look for this widespread heron’s tucked-in neck and long legs trailing out behind."

Photo taken on October 8, 2017, on South Padre Island, TX

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