Having chased off a territory rival, this immature great blue heron lands back at his favorite fishing site.
And waits for some other heron to challenge his position.
great blue heron
Tagsun greeting
Immature great blue heron accepting the adulation of the sun – he is certain he deserves it.
heron dispute
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.
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
great blue heron dispute
Great blue herons squabble a lot over territory. The bird in the lower right is an adult. The other two herons are immature.
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