All Tucked In

This Heron tucked one long leg up and tucked the neck down. FYI: "According to Bird Note, tucking in one leg against the stomach helps reduce the amount of heat escaping a bird’s body. This is similar to how birds tuck their head into their feathers or how we might pull our arms closer to our body when it’s cold."

[Carl Thomas]

Great wildlife shot and a really lovely bird too

[Gabi]

Very nice clean photo.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A super shot of this Heron

[Richard Sayer]

What I like about this Gloria is that he looks thoroughly fed up and out of sorts. Nicely spotted and captured.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Wonderful shot Gloria - great detail. Good info too. FAV

[essiesue]

Great photo and info to go along with it - fav

[Milanie]

Love when you can catch them all hunched up like this with the leg up and the head tucked down. Terrific detail and nicely composed.

[Susan]

What a beauty of capture! Instant fav!

[Vega]

YAY - great shot - instant FAV from me, Gloria - nice catch !

[Kate]

He looks cold! Very clear shot!

[Simply Amanda]

Just lovely. I am such a heron fan. Love the tucked in pose and wispy wings. Fav!

[iCamera]

Wonderful image, I don't know that I've ever seen a heron tucked in like this. Very nice!

[Julie Chapa]

Awesome capture! Fav

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent capture, Gloria. He is so cool looking.

[👑 AnaZad]

Super capture of this wonderful heron. Love the detail of the beautiful feathers. FAV.

[Gena Pegg]

Wonderful capture. He is really hunkered down. Great close up and detail. FAV

[Julie Duncan]

Fabulous! What a great display of feathers, too! :)

[MaryBeth Dailey]

He looks SO SOFT and his eyes are so sharp! This is one of the best heron pics I have seen on here for that reason. Fav

[Mike McCarty]

Great job getting the eyes sharp. That can be a challenge.

[Kathy]

I always wondered why they stood on one leg!! Learned something new today and how cool!! Now I feel bad for him thinking he's cold!!! Awesome details and lighting and love the subject!! They are so hard to capture around here!!! Huge, cold FAV!!!!

[Lisa]

Great Image Gloria!! Tack sharp and the feathers are amazing!! fav!

[Cathie]

Fabulous creagure.

[Vicki Dixon]

a beautiful close-up! love all the detail you got in him

[Andrew]

wow this is amazing! love the detail and the composition.

[Robyn]

Great capture and detail. Fav

[Tony Guest (snoopybooboo)]

Very nice. Fav.

[Joyce]

Fav. A great capture Gloria and thanks for the info. I didn't know that and had often wondered why.

[Jenny Ren]

Great picture!

[tony gig]

Brilliant capture...Fav

[Dione Giorgio]

He looks just like a grumpy old man, haha. Fabulous capture of him. FAV.

[Chris K]

what a lovely capture

[Helen]

Great shot

[Helen K]

Wonderful heron shot! Fav!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Super shot

[Fisher Family]

Lovely shot and interesting info. I had no idea that's why they stand on one leg! - Lucy

[Janiskay]

Super capture!

[Ashley]

WONDERFUL fluffy capture! Herons are my favorite. Excellent capture!

[Gadaza]

Fabulous capture.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot.

[Sam]

He certainly looks like he is trying to stay warm! FAV

[Kathie]

Love the clarity and detail. Great shot. Fav

[Islandgirl]

Great capture and detail!
FAV

[*lynn]

wonderful shot ... fav

[Peggy C]

This reminds me Anton Ego in "Ratatouille". This bird has style.

[Mark Prince]

Wonderful shot.

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Beautiful capture. Great details and dof.

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Wonderful capture!

[Brianna]

Nice shot of this little fellow all huddled down!

[Vesna]

Great photo and info.

[Denise Wood]

Terrific shot :)