I am sure it lives around here someplace. Many mornings through the winter I have heard its distinctive territorial gronk. Yet, I have been unable to find it. And it has been nearly three months since I saw it fishing at the lakeside.
This afternoon, it stopped by for a visit. Welcome back.
The Kootenay-Lake Website offers a discussion and more pictures of local Blue Herons.
Beautiful pic!!! You have captured his personality to a tee.
Carol
The heron’s curmudgeonly appearance belies its languid demeanor.
I am also blessed with a resident Heron, stands on the Kettle River ice, sometimes roosts in the Cotonwood trees. I never get as close as you have! Very beautiful, Thanks for sharing