12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Airing Out

This heron visits our dock frequently-he watches the waters for fish and we have seen him catch and eat his meal. Only on a rare occasion are we treated with the 'full frontal' view as he airs and suns his feathers.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2014
Photo Location: Batesburg, South Carolina, United States of America
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Copyright: © Debra LaLima