Great in the Blue

3 days ago (Edited)

The Great Blue Heron seems to be an opportunistic hunter. They wait for the small pray to go by, moving slowly and deliberately as they loom over them, then strike lightning fast. 🐸🐟🐭

They make excellent photographic subjects because of their monastic stillness, but their behaviour is not as exciting as the antics of other birds like crows and blue jays.

I see them at all hours of the day on different parts of the city, but they show a preference for watery marshy environments. Apparently, they have night vision because of a high number of photoreceptors that allows them to see in dim light. No wonder they’re such good hunters; they’re hiding in the cover of darkness.

As mentioned in this article, their feathers around the chest area grow and fray creating a “powder down” that helps in the removal of slime and oils. They may not be the most exciting to watch, but they're certainly unique creatures.

As a bonus, you can see a seal swimming in the background near the end of the video.