Today, I’m sharing a simple Great Blue Heron photo I took late last month at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. I liked the heron’s reflection on the Bear River.
Adult Great Blue Heron and reflection on the Bear River – Nikon D500, f10, 1/1600, ISO 1000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I saw several Great Blue and Black-crowned Night Herons while I was on the auto tour loop. Those herons were way too skittish to photograph. They all took off before I could even get them in my viewfinder.
I had just left the auto tour loop when I spotted this Great Blue Heron on the Bear River. Of course, I stopped to take photos, and this heron was very cooperative. The river was flowing slowly, which made for great reflections.
The heron wasn’t hunting for breakfast; it simply seemed to be enjoying the warmth of the morning sun. The sun felt marvelous and warm to me as well.
Even though I only took a few bird photos on that trip to the refuge, it was well worth my time to visit. I also enjoyed my drive up to the refuge.
I leave home when it is dark, and as I head north, the sky gets lighter and lighter as I drive. With my coffee in my gorgeous dragonfly travel mug, given to me by my best friend, Patty, and the music turned up loud, I can’t help but feel happy.
Once I left the interstate, the views I saw of the marshes, wetlands, and mountains were spectacular. It was a visual feast for my eyes.
More importantly, for me anyway, I found the refuge I was seeking. The birds I photographed were the icing on my cake.
Life is good.
Mia
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