A few squawks from this Tricolored Heron alerted me to the impending fly-by.

When he got closer he was quiet, and passed on by in perfect form.

The late afternoon sun lit him up, while the trees behind had gone into shadow.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
November 12, 2022
Fantastic captures 🤗💝🙌🏼😎
Thank you!
Magnificent Ellen!
Thank you, Hans!