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Great Blue Heron gazing down upon his domain

This Great Blue Heron had taken refuge in a tree on the shores of the Ottawa River to rest after an active morning of fishing. From my vantage point he was not able to see me as I had been set up before his arrival. He was very relaxed and seemed content to look down upon his territory.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Ottawa, Canada
Camera: NIKON Z 8
Copyright: © Jules Gagnon