Spot lighted by sun on a bright summer day, a Great blue heron stands on a marina dock, staring intently at the dazzling water and waiting for prey.

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Size: 4745px × 3163px
Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Photo credit: © Laurie MacBride / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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