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Marty’s photo of the day #5120: Yesterday, I watched this great blue heron scratch and fluff just about every part of its body—all while standing on one leg. What amazing flexibility and balance! (Photographed in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana.)
Marty’s photo of the day #5056: Great blue heron, photographed earlier this year in the Galapagos Islands.
Marty’s photo of the day #5030: Every time I visit the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (in Montana), I return home with several photos I like. Last week, my goal was only to test some camera equipment and settings for a future trip. I really wasn’t trying for any “keepers.” Nevertheless, I got some, including […]
During the past few weeks, I’ve concentrated on wildlife that is unique to the Galapagos Islands. Great blue herons aren’t unique to the islands, but I’ve never seen one extend its neck quite so far. (Photographed last month in the Galapagos Islands.)
Marty’s photo of the day #4513: This past Saturday was our final day on Vancouver Island, and by the time we got around to scheduling a ferry ride out of Nanaimo, only the last ferry had an availability. We had previously found Nanaimo to be a dirty, pedestrian-looking city, so we hung out in the […]
Marty’s photo of the day #4418: A great blue heron stands atop a cardón cactus, near the Sea of Cortez in Mexico.
Marty’s photo of the day #3480: Great blue heron, photographed in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Montana.
Marty’s photo of the day #2618: It’s “Animals A thru Z Month.” Each day in August, I will post an animal I’ve photographed—somewhere in the world—in alphabetical order. G is for Great Blue Heron. I have great blue herons shots from many locations. But since I took most of the photos I’m posting this month […]
Marty’s photo of the day #2525: I always enjoy the victory when I get an in-flight photo in focus. This is a great blue heron.
