Beautiful is not a word typically used to describe a Great Blue Heron. However, with the shades of blue in the background of this large photo, 16x20"or 30 x 20" beautiful photo of a Great Blue has been created.
The Great Blue Heron is a fairly common bird. It's found in all, if not most, of our States. Where there's water, it'll be. Even if it's your back yard Koa Pond. A friend created a Koa Pond and stocked it with fish. Less than a week later the pond had no fish....all had been eaten by a Great Blue. It is a large "wader" with a wingspan of 6-7 feet
In Native American tradition the heron symbolizes wisdom and good judgment. Greece believes it is a messenger of the gods. And, if you watch a heron fish, you learn patience. Great messages.