Several Great Blue Herons (Ardea herodias) were very active yesterday at my local marsh, chasing each other around and squawking loudly. One of them flew up into a tree near to where I was standing and perched for a little while. I got this shot shortly after the heron flew down from the tree into the water and extended its wings to arrest its momentum.
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Mike Powell 
I start most work days with a short stop in a park near the Connecticut River. But, I rarely get shots like this.Very nice!
He looks like he was showing off. Nice shot!
That is so cool. The definition on the feathers is wonderful.
Beautiful capture!
Like this shot of wings spread
You are amassing a very impressive portfolio of heron shots, Mike. This is a great addition!
Herons hang out in the same places that I do, so we see each other a lot. I love to watch them, though, as I have noted before, they tend to have more patience than I do.
Looks like formal attire.
Like a giant feather boa…
A perfect moment captured…Well done.