A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodi) stands on a rocky outcropping along the shoreline in Mexico; with waves crashing in the background. The bird is faci

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A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodi) stands on a rocky outcropping along the shoreline in Mexico; with waves crashing in the background. The bird is facing to the right; with its head and neck held high; and its long legs are extended. The blue water is slightly blurred in the background; creating a sense of movement.

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Size: 4693px × 3015px
Location: Mexico
Photo credit: © Rachel Kolokoff Hopper / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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