The Glide Of The Blue Heron

When I posted Pelican Bay Shenanigans ~ The Video, Carol Smith of Toledo came by with the comment and I quote "But the Great Blue Herons are so pretty to watch.  They operate in a stealth mode that the military should study."

How right she is! The grace of this bird in flight with a wing span of at least 6 feet is just a treat to watch. Little did Carol know I had been trying to catch my Heron friend on his final approach of his glide path to me on video. I finally had success!

I really wanted to get the whole thing, gliding over the homes, the golf course, the waterway, but I was in the wrong spot when I caught sight of him. I do know he (or she) watches from high up in a tree for me when he isn't waiting for me close by. When I'm spotted he just spreads those beautiful wings and soundlessly makes his way to where I am.

I'll keep trying, but until then, have a look.. and he even gets lunch!