His Majesty of the Swamp—the same Great Blue Heron I meet every time I visit Pelican Beach—was a little closer to the shore this morning, busy fishing.
The fish he managed to catch was quite large, and I watched with curiosity, wondering if he would actually be able to swallow it. Young, inexperienced herons are often overly cautious with large catches, sometimes leaving them completely untouched. But His Majesty was an expert.
He carried the fish to a safer spot—unfortunately a bit too far from the shore for a perfect view—and swallowed it with absolute ease.
Watching him catch his breakfast was a wonderful way to start my morning.
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