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Great Blue Heron
Danielbirdwatcher

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

The things you see sticking out of the water are the roots of the Bald Cypress tree that are called Knees which provide support for the tree since it's growing in the Swamp. They are considered Air Roots and for stability.
Habitat
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Date taken
Nov 2020
Scientific name
Ardea herodias
Equipment used
Nikon P-900
superb setting for the wonderful heron daniel...beautiful buddy...many thanks...
 
A wonderful setting for this lovely elegant portrait, Daniel, and interesting information about the aerial roots, too.
 
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Superb capture of this Great Blue Heron Daniel, the setting is just awesome mate. Stay Safe. Tfs.
 
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A smokin' close up of our Heron Daniel and captured beautifully guy!
 
A wonderful setting to capture this heron in Daniel. Brilliant close up, well done.
 
a marvelous photo of this elegant heron, Daniel, the setting and the reflections are wonderful, a real pleasure to look at, many ts!!!
Keep safe!
 
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Off hunting I see LOL.

You've captured some lovely feather detail here Daniel... a super picture that lad, thanks.
 

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