While i can't say much for the visibility, I can certainly attest to the fact that there is plenty for this heron to eat, just under the surface.Great Blue HeronArdea herodiasSt. Andrews State Park West Jetty- Gulf of MexicoPanama City Beach, Bay County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 14-42mm II Lens PT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port
This grey herons (Ardea cinerea) leg fell into a beaver trap settled by someone. The result is an open fracture of the right tarsometatarsus. The bird was rescued and taken for treatment by the State Wildlife Inspections officials. It will survive but most likely it will be an invalid. This is a huge disadvantage of trapping that trap often catches unplanned animals in addition to hunt target.
2009.11.29: Austria, Vienna XXII. district (Bayou Toter Grund 150 m AMSL, near Freudenau dam).Species was endangered half a century ago but now again is quite common as a species conservation program was introduced.German name: Graureiher.
Working the shadows along the shallow bank, this Great Egret didn't mind us drifting alongside and demonstrated some fishing tips. Apparently, it's all in the neck.Great EgretWeeki Wachee RiverHernando County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIM.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II RPhil's 1stPix on 500px
Don't go all to pieces, there are plenty of 'meeces' left on the La Chua.This particular Mickey, however, has done his last parade.Great Blue HeronArdea herodias La Chua TrailAlachua SinkPaynes Prairie Preserve State ParkAlachua County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIIOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens 3 July 2021Phil's 1stPix Wild Florida Instagram
Apparently, catching one of these catfish isn't necessarily the hard part.Great Blue HeronArdea herodias La Chua TrailAlachua SinkPaynes Prairie Preserve State ParkAlachua County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIIOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens 2 July 2021Phil's 1stPix Wild Florida Instagram