Great Blue Heron Ardea herodias herodias, first year, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Delaware, USA, December 30, 2006

1. Nikon D80; Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED AF VR lens (@400mm); 1/2500, f6.3, ISO 1600.

2. Same bird as above.

Nikon D80; Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED AF VR lens (@400mm); 1/2500, f6.3, ISO 1600.