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Graceful Acceleration

Great Blue Heron gaining speed for liftoff

 

Perhaps it's my imagination, or perhaps it's the influence of the Jurassic Park trilogy. This running heron looks remarkably primitive, almost like a theropod dinosaur. It's astonishing how some of their features and movements seem to echo their dinosaur heritage. The long legs, streamlined bodies, and agile, predatory-like movements are evolutionary traits that remain discernible in modern-day birds.

 

It's intriguing to live in an era where we can understand how these adaptations have persisted and evolved over millions of years.

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Uploaded on July 5, 2024
Taken on June 6, 2024