Preening Great Blue Heron
A long necked Great Blue Heron grooms himself while waiting for his next meal near the seashore.
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Early Bird's Fresh Catch
This early bird - the Great Blue Heron - is preparing to enjoy its fresh catch in privacy behind a dune.
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Solitary Stare
The solitary Great Blue Heron gazing out into the water looking for prey.
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Heron Gaze
A Great Blue Heron watches the crashing waves closely; waiting for its next meal.
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Pier Into the Deep Blue
A dramatic image of a pier jutting out into the ocean
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Pelican Slumber
A resting Pelican settles in for the night with the waning gibbous moon behind on the rise behind it.
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A squadron of Pelicans silhouetted against cloudy skies reminds us that sometimes we just have to relax and go with the flow.
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Pelican Wave
Pelicans glide off into the sunrise nearly skipping off the surface of the sea like skipping stones.
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Heads Up
A profile of the head of a Great Blue Heron puts on display one of his most formidable weapons.
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Juxtaposition
This drama filled capture of this conch shell brings to mind the edgy, hardened, rough times that ocean life must endure. Simultaneously, the smooth interior of the shell reminds the viewer of how soothing and comforting the ocean can still be.
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Horizon Heron
A soothing sunrise scene, this image draws you with swirling Ammophila, a large full moon and a stoic Great Blue Heron.
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