LOOKIN' FOR BREAKFAST

I took a short drive early this a.m. looking for pix that needed to be taken.  I came across this Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) looking for breakfast along the edge of a small wetland that belongs to the school district.
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I had to sneak up on him in the car and I had only a few seconds to get a quick shot before it took off (see extra).  Hand holding an 840mm lens out the car window is not easy...and the birds move quickly so it was difficult keeping it in focus.
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I waited a while and saw it a few minutes later on the other side of the pond.  This was not as close so it was a bit more tolerant.  I had the opportunity to squeeze off several shots before I moved on.
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