Great Blue Herons Exhibit a Surprising 80 Percent Vigilance During Fishing forays
Perched with the poise of a regal statue, the great blue heron stands at the water's edge, feathers ruffled like a slightly disheveled aristocrat who has just wandered into a mid-July picnic. Its long neck is craned, betraying an alertness that suggests not just hunger but a vibrant curiosity—an energy that belies its stillness. The delicate ripple of water around its feet seems to...