Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is widespread and best
known of the long-legged waders. It is poular with
beginning bird photographers because it is big and often
stationary making photography easy at times. It is often
called a "crane" but is not related to them. They eat a
variety of prey items including fish, frogs, snakes,
rodents, and smaller birds. All images made at Gilbert
Water Ranch