Over the weekend, I went down to the river to hunt down the great blue heron. I didn’t have to go far – it was in one of its regular spots. It was cold and windy, yet it just stood there in the very cold water. You can see how cold it was by the ice on the rocks and logs.
It didn’t move much – just went from one rock to a log. I stayed as long as I could before my fingers were ready to fall off from the cold.
Through My Lens 
Absolutely stunning!
Thanks so much, Pam.
I like herons. Thank you.
Love the colors in that second shot Maralee ! beautiful captures !
Thank you.
I like them too. One of my numerous favorite birds.
The third shot looks like it lost all hope and wondering why it didn’t migrate South.
I’m wondering why I didn’t migrate south. Although, we really have had a very mild winter so far.
Beautiful captures with the ice, Maralee and I love the lift-off with his toes dragging in the water. I guess it doesn’t bother them, but I can get cold just looking at them in the freezing water!