"Posing for Me"

I spotted this Heron while driving on the road that hugs the Pacific coast. He was perched on this rock about 30 meters off shore, and I thought there was no way it would stay put long enough for me to pull off the road, park and get close enough for a shot, but after clambering down a steep bank and traversing about 40 meters of football size rocks I made it to the waters edge. To my surprise he was still there, but facing me straight on, not exactly a flattering pose. He then turned sideways and gave me this profile, as if to say here you go, giving me time for a couple of shots before flying away.

 

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Uploaded on August 17, 2021
Taken on August 14, 2021