JUVENILE LITTLE BLUE HERON-1456-1310

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Nikon D500 camera with Nikon 500mm f4 G VR lens, and 1.4 converter

1/2500 f7.1 ISO 640

 

The Little Blue Heron is unique among these species in that the immature differs in color from the adult, appearing almost wholly white in plumage for its first year of life. The white plumage appears to be an advantage in several ways.

These young herons benefit from foraging with flocks of Snowy Egrets, which stir up prey. The white immatures mix readily with the white egrets and, by this mimicry, gain a better chance of getting a meal.

 

Remember your word to your servant,

for you have given me hope.

My comfort in my suffering is this:

Your promise preserves my life.

The arrogant mock me unmercifully,

but I do not turn from your law.

I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,

and I find comfort in them.

 

Psalm 119:49-52

 

 

 

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