The great blue heron in the air is an adult; the great blue heron on the ground is immature. The youngster got caught infringing on the adult’s territory. The youngster lost a single small feather from his head…and his dignity was sorely bruised.
Jordan Lake
Categoryhidden chipping sparrow
While waiting for the osprey to return to the river, I found this bright little chipping sparrow watching me from the grass.
resplendent crow
this bird is a resplendent crow, in spite of the obvious wear on his feathers
osprey tilt
Tilting to slip past the fishermen below, the osprey seems to display his fish to my admiring eyes.
iridescent great blue heron
In the morning’s first light, youth glowing from within – immature great blue heron explores the river shore.
contemplation
immature great blue heron contemplates his dawn lit fishing
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