Luck day! The heron was close and it slowly moved it's head from side to side, making sure I got the best side and the best angle...didn't realize these birds were so vain :-)

Great Blue Heron facts: If the Great Blue Heron survives its first 12 months, when it is most vulnerable to predators, bad weather and food shortages, it may live 15 years. With very good luck, it can live for more than 20 years. The bird does seem to be accident prone, sometimes flying unwittingly, and fatally, into power lines or fences. ~ All About Birds

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