Ever since I saw my first Great Blue Heron, I have been fascinated by them. What a wonderful sight they are, either on land or in the air! On land their size impresses and their skills as hunters are many, in the air their wingspan and slow, steady wing beats carry them far and quickly. When a person examines how they are constructed , they can't help coming away in awe. They are built for flying.

The website, "All About Birds"- http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Blue_Heron/overview - sums up the Great Blue Heron well, when it says, under 'Basic Description':

"Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep wingbeats, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. This stately heron with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as it scans for prey or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps. They may move slowly, but Great Blue Herons can strike like lightning to grab a fish or snap up a gopher. In flight, look for this widespread heron’s tucked-in neck and long legs trailing out behind."