Don't get many opportunities like this in the big city, but I was walking along the Potomac near Georgetown and I spotted what I believe is a Blue Heron. Sorry for the grain but it was dusk so I had to pump up the ISO to 800. http://www.pbase.com/rkircher/image/44384048 http://www.pbase.com/rkircher/image/44384049 http://www.pbase.com/rkircher/image/44384050 http://www.pbase.com/rkircher/image/44384051 Rob
It is indeed the Great Blue. Not uncommon here in S.Florida. Nice birds to shoot because they remain fairly still for the majority of the time. Check here to see what they look like newborn: http://www.pbase.com/owamanga/image/40645296