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14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Great blue heron's afternoon breeze
A great blue heron in elegant breeding plumage catches late afternoon sunshine and breezes at Little Estero Critical Wildlife Area adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Myers Beach. The wildlife area is a haven to resident and migratory birds who nest, rest and feed there.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2016 |
| Date Uploaded: | 07.2016 |
| Photo Location: | Fort Myers Beach, Florida, United States of America |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
| Copyright: | © Alessandra Ashley |
Awards
| Photo of the Day: 03.31.17 |
| Editor's Pick |