the Heron

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I keep saying I wont take any more pictures of the herons, but I think they're just so darned beautiful, I can't help myself.

This afternoon,
this guy let is get really close,
so I was able to get this shot.

Then he decided to show off
for the camera.

When he landed for the final time, he ruffled his feathers. I guess he was trying to clean himself, or maybe make himself look larger as a guard against predators?

Anyhow, I liked the look.