I believe this is the male returning to the nest that this pair is already occupying. The Heron in the nest, which I believe to be the female, became quite excited even before I could see the arrival of her mate.
Great Blue Heron
Country United States
State Massachusetts
Location Warren, Massachusetts. South Street near the Elementary School
Gender Both Male and Female (in same image)
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight), Courtship Display/Mating
- Created Timestamp03/18/2024 18:49:52
- CameraCanon EOS R7
- Aperture11
- CreditRonald Zigler
- Focal Length700
- Iso2500
- Shutter Speed1/3200
Beautiful shot of the male returning to the nest. Too bad the BIF contest just ended!