Great Blue Heron - Central Park, NYC

[Donkees]

Great Blue Heron - These herons have a wingspan of 6 feet and can fly at speeds of 20 to 30 MPH. Seen at Bow Bridge. After flying across the Lake, s/he landed on a dirt path and flew directly at me, looking rather funny and awkward in the last picture.

Photo: Ruben Giron
6:43 AM · Sep 8, 2025
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[bamagal62]

1. Gorgeous!

[markodochartaigh]

2. Seeing these birds fly around sunset

with their long necks and legs has always made me think of pterosaurs. They are wonderful birds.

[calimary]

3. Wow!!! These are WUNNNNNNNNDERFUL!

[rampartd]

4. beautiful bird incredible photography.

the difference between a heron and a crane is the neck at wing. a crane would be extending his neck, while this heron folds his close.

[Easterncedar]

5. Amazing

That last one picture is such a delightful contrast to the majesty of the others. Cute!

[Fla Dem]

6. Stunning birds, in the middle of NYC!!!!