Great Blue Herons
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Our July has been hot and humid, with temps reaching the 90’s, making it feel like a 100°F plus.
Great Blue Herons got it right being by and in the water all day long. Standing on the shore drenched in my own sweat, I feel tempted to join them!
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Great Blue Heron at sunrise
Eastern Neck NWR
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Great Blue Heron preparing to strike
Chesapeake Farms
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The Strike
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Good soaking but no success
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Shake it off to try again
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Great Blue Heron success
Chesapeake Farms
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Great Blue Heron trying to catch a breeze
Eastern Neck NWR
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Another tasty meal (eel, snake, or salamander)
Eastern Neck NWR
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Bay Photos by Donna 