Shadowy Hunter
This Green Heron, one of my favorite birds, was prepared to strike at one of the small fish nearby. Herons in general will wait patiently, while watching intently, until breakfast happens to come near, then strike with its dagger-like bill. Sometimes they are successful, sometimes not. This time this heron was not quite fast enough.
When possible, I try to emulate the heron's methods while waiting for a photo.
Shadowy Hunter
This Green Heron, one of my favorite birds, was prepared to strike at one of the small fish nearby. Herons in general will wait patiently, while watching intently, until breakfast happens to come near, then strike with its dagger-like bill. Sometimes they are successful, sometimes not. This time this heron was not quite fast enough.
When possible, I try to emulate the heron's methods while waiting for a photo.