Blackwater NWR January Birds – Part 3
I had separated out my Great Blue Heron shots at Blackwater NWR for their own share and to complete my January 2026 series from my two visits to the refuge.
One visit I counted eight Great Blues; the other, five. I stopped for four to photograph.
The first three are single shots of what they do best.
Slowly waking up in the early morning light.
This one looks like he’s stuck in the mud!
By his look, I’m sure he turned happy when I quickly moved on after the photo.
This last Great Blue Heron was out in a wider open portion of the marsh, fishing mid-morning. A few singles from my shot series.
Great Blue Heron stalking fish
A tiny catch!
And onward it went, in the need to find more than that for a mid-morning snack!
Bay Photos by Donna 
I love the sequence of photos!
They are strange birds in the way they can retract their neck. I really like the photo when it’s fishing but it’s seems to be looking at its own reflection. (Suzanne)
Fabulous photos Donna
They are neat birds. That one did look stuck in the mud. I love the reflections you captured too. Great series!
Fabulous reflections. Such an enjoyable sequence to look at. Thank you Donna.
So lovely
Gwen.