Life Bird #100 !!!

And what a majestic bird it is: the GREAT BLUE HERON. It is a year-round resident in Missouri.  Fish is its primary diet and this 38" to 54" bird is found in a marsh habitat.  Wingspan is anywhere from 66" to 79".

I've seen this particular bird in a small pond near my home. It can usually be found standing on a rock in the pond looking for fish. In this picture, it is fishing from the edge of the pond.



I was getting ready to leave when it took flight! While it's not the best picture, I was thrilled to catch it in flight about to land on its favorite rock.


Thanks to my BOAF friends for ID confirmation and All About Birds for detailed information.
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