Adaptation For The Shoreline

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Comments

Debra Plett

Very nice action shot, it shows off the wings nicely.

Dennis Smith

Thank you Debra. What caught my eye is the way the foot splays over the surface of the rock.

Description
While a bit clumsy in flight the Heron is well adapted to a rocky shoreline. The clawed feet take quite a good hold.
Taken By
Dennis Smith
Taken On
January 6, 2025
Tagged
animal bird waterfowl crane_bird beak vertebrate great_herons ciconiiformes wing pelecaniformes feather heron wildlife
  • Focal: 220
  • Shutter speed: 0.002 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 7.1

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