Dwarfed by the reeds and grasses growing at the edge of the marsh this immature Little Blue Heron squawked his way to a landing then seemed unsure what to do.
His mottled coloration made him stand out nicely from the green background as he took a stroll along the irrigation canal bordering the marsh.
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This was one of those times that I took the first shot not knowing just what that “blob” was until I had zoomed in on the screen. The kind that sometimes turns out to be a piece of trash or a stick. Or three Wood Ducks whose bodies appeared disjointed from my angle.
Fortunately, I was able to work my way a little closer and the three stayed put while I took a family portrait.
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