A great blue heron stands among tall golden grasses near bare branches in a natural wetland habitat. Gordon's Pond Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Great Blue Heron and branch. Gordon's Pond, Rehoboth Beach, DE. October 2024.

A great egret spreads its white wings gracefully while taking flight over a calm water surface near lush green grass.

Great Egret in flight. Bombay Hook Wildlife Management Area, Smyrna, DE. July 2024.

A great blue heron stands reflected in shallow water surrounded by small shorebirds at dusk.

Great Blue Heron and bunch of other sea birds. Bombay Hook Wildlife Management Area, Smyrna, DE. October 2024. "Distressed Grunge"

A great blue heron stands still in shallow water at sunset, surrounded by small shorebirds with a perfect reflection below.

Great Blue Heron and bunch of other sea birds. Bombay Hook Wildlife Management Area, Smyrna, DE. October 2024. "Spotlight"

A dark cormorant bird perched on a weathered wooden post with calm blue water in the background.

Cormorant. Port Mahon, Delaware. July 2024

A black cormorant spreads its wings wide atop a weathered wooden post against a dramatic cloudy blue sky. Whidbey Island, Washington

Cormorant drying its wings. Whidbey Island, WA. June 2025.