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Great Blue Heron Flying

by Lisa Cuchara

Category: AvianAdded May 23, 20063,825 views

Long-legged Waders

Keywords: Ardea herodias, Great Blue Heron, venice rookery

Shot this heron in flight at the Venice Rookery, FL. There is an alligator in the pond and I often wonder if he ever made an attemot to grab the bird in mid-air. Shot this with the 20D handheld 300mm 2.8 L (non IS).
Image Reference: 6459Image Format: Digital Capture - 7 to 9MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No