Great Blue Heron photographed at Simsbury, CT
Positioned quietly above the water, this Great Blue Heron scanned the pond edge for breakfast. They are skilled hunters thanks to specialized eyes that see well in dim light.

Water birds

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Photographed
October 3, 2026
Location
Simsbury, CT
Habitat
Wooded area bordering a small pond
Season
Summer Breeder
Lens
Sony FE 200–600mm G OSS @ 600mm
Focal length
600mm
Aperture
f/6.3
Shutter
1/1250s
ISO
ISO 12800

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