The Great Blue Heron had been fishing in one of the ponds, probably having some success as it had been there quite awhile.
Eventually, it took to the air but this time, instead of going directly north it made a complete circle around the pond, which not only allowed for some flight photography but an opportunity to photograph the same bird in flight not only against the blue sky but the also the backdrop of the dark green foliage of trees & shrubbery.
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