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02-Apr-2025

Landing Gear Down and Locked

Great Blue Herons can stand 4 feet tall, have a wingspan of 6-7 feet, and fly up to 30 mph. This is what they look like coming in for a landing.

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Graeme08-Apr-2025 15:46
Looks like this guy is coming into land with determination, Nick.V
Tom LeRoy05-Apr-2025 07:45
Ready to land on the runway! Superb action shot. V
Julie Oldfield05-Apr-2025 01:29
Awesome! They are very impressive. V
janescottcumming04-Apr-2025 22:01
That’s a big body and long legs to move around for a graceful landing. He’s not doing too bad!
Marcia Rules04-Apr-2025 16:33
A split second of exhilaration! Tremendous, Nick BVV~
Danad04-Apr-2025 14:56
What an acrobatic figure well captured !
*V*
Dennis Hoyne04-Apr-2025 04:40
A very intent expression on its face, a fine shot.
joseantonio04-Apr-2025 03:25
nice timing for a great capture.V.
carol j. phipps04-Apr-2025 03:11
Terrific timing and capture. V
globalgadabout04-Apr-2025 00:59
electric, kinetic, and alive with the pulse of the moment..
Helen Betts03-Apr-2025 23:14
Sharp shot of this dramatic landing. I’d hate to be below him!
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