The sun had been up long enough that this Great Blue Heron might already have had his breakfast. The pond was teeming with fish so he certainly had opportunity.
I thought he might keep fishing but he decided to move along.
Although it was just one flap of his wings…
… and a gentle landing.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 4, 2026
You had a good day 😁😁😁
Definitely worth getting out early!
Oh yeah 😁
I don’t often (ever 😏) see the waterways and birds in this light. Lovely photos, Ellen!
That was the first time I’d been out early in ages, and it surely paid off! Thank you, Belinda.
Ooh, excellent feather definition in that last photo!