Hungry Great Blue
This Great Blue was in the middle of hunting for lunch. We sat quietly and motionless and waited for him/her to catch the big one. Well, that never happened. Instead he caught a small squirming snack and both he and we were pleased with our catch. They may move slowly, but Great Blue Herons can strike with lightning like speed to grab a fish or snap up a gopher. The Great Blue is widespread and familiar (though often called "crane"), the largest heron in North America.
Hungry Great Blue
This Great Blue was in the middle of hunting for lunch. We sat quietly and motionless and waited for him/her to catch the big one. Well, that never happened. Instead he caught a small squirming snack and both he and we were pleased with our catch. They may move slowly, but Great Blue Herons can strike with lightning like speed to grab a fish or snap up a gopher. The Great Blue is widespread and familiar (though often called "crane"), the largest heron in North America.