Autumn Plumes

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Description
After a morning of fishing in frigid autumn Vancouver Island waters, this great blue heron made its way ashore to dry off. Framed by the fiery hues of a changing season, it began its meticulous midday routine of preening and fluffing.
Taken By
Cathy Curti
Taken On
October 23, 2026
Tagged
animal bird waterfowl stork beak vertebrate great_herons ciconiiformes wildlife wing feather
Assignments
Wildlife
  • Focal: 200
  • Lens Model: NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
  • Shutter speed: 0.0005 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 5.6

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