A Heron, not an Egret?

I went to a local lake yesterday to get some photos for my 365 project. This fellow seemed to have the stance of an Egret but little else was Egret-like. So I’m thinking he was a Heron of some variety!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such a lonely figure ! so still and quiet -- A lovely composition !

[Bep]

Nicely captured. I think it's a Heron; as far as I know an Egret is smaller and white.

[Pat Knowles]

Looks heron like to me Lou Ann, he picks his fishing spots well!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

so contemplative :)

[Danette Thompson]

Definitely looks like a Blue Heron.

[Denise Wood]

Love where it is :)

[Joan Robillard]

I agree with Danette

[Valerie Chesney]

A beautiful & tranquil place & the heron does make a lonely figure..

[Carole Sandford]

Looks like a heron to me. Looks like a lovely place too!

[Kathie]

Very fitting for your pic. Just gazing out on this serene view.

[Karly]

What an awesome image. I love how the heron is standing so tall and looking off into the distance. Although this is a scene of some vastness my eye goes right to the heron! Beautiful tones as well. Fav!!

[Connie Little]

Great composition. The heron is a wonderful addition to this wonderful image.

[Lou Ann]

@beryl @gijsje @happypat @koalagardens @danette @gilbertwood @joansmor @happysnaps @carole_sandford @kathiecb @littleconnie @365karly1

Thank you so much for your comments. I got all confused on him holding his head so high, I thought Herons kept their heads closer to their bodies, I have so much to learn. Ha! Thank you so much for your fav, @365karly1 I appreciate it!

[Taffy]

I like this scene a lot, especially with the clear shot of the bird and the wonderful background.

[Henri Russell]

Beautiful silhouette of the blue heron. Really nice composition. Fav!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Definitely a Great Blue Heron. Love his solitude on that interesting shoreline.

[*lynn]

Such a lovely shot and capture of the bird. The layers of rock along the water's edge are beautiful.

[Gayle]

Fantastic capture, Lou Ann! Love your composition! :-)

[Lou Ann]

@taffy @henrir @olivetreeann @lynnz @gaylewood

Thank you so much for your great comments and faves. I appreciate you!