The great blue heron is the largest heron native to North America. A common heron found year round in many parts of the US. Black stripe extends above eye. White foreneck is streaked with black. Breeding adult has yellowish beak and ornate plumes on head, neck, and back (as above). Compare with the
Grey Heron of Eurasia. Adult Great Blue Heron has brown shoulder patch instead of the black patch of the latter.
Compare with
non-breeding plumage.
Shot with my daughter Revathi in celebration of her birthday week.
Nikon 200-400mm f/4G lens, f/5, 1/1250s, ISO 800, wPF.
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Flickr Explore: May 09, 2023.
