The Great Blue Heron is a very common bird across most of Eastern North America. I have observed and photographed them countless times along the St Lawrence River, and its Tributaries. This is a very easy bird to photograph because they usually stand still fishing along the shore, with their necks contorted in a weird way ready to strike at a fish. Sometimes they look very picturesque next to a piece of driftwood or a tree stump. These are large lanky birds at 4 feet tall, and they have a 5 foot wingspan when in flight. However they are very thin and not as heavy as a wild turkey, or a large bird of prey.
Shawn Thompson Art Blog 
You captured great portraits of this beautiful bird
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I’ve seen these elegant birds seek fish, patiently. I try not to disturb them when I am canoeing. Fantastic pics Shawn!
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These are fantastic shots, Shawn!!! We are blessed to have them around here as well. There’s nothing like watching take off in flight. Man. My boyfriend stumbled across a rookery while fishing a couple of years ago. We just go sit in the boat on the creek and watch. It’s amazing. They are so huge and see them nesting with their young is incredible! Thank You and Cheers!!! 🙂
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You caught some timely moments, Shawn! 🙂
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