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Corvallis, Oregon

04/14/2024
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Nikon P1000

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slight enhance Franzis 4Pro and Photoshop

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Great Blue Heron with ruffled feathers joins two Great Egrets on fallen tree branches on the swamp. The other egrets (not in the photo) tried to drive the heron away but he was determined to stay. The egrets in the photo tolerate the heron. The egret on the right is transitioning into nuptial or breeding plumage as shown by the long delicate ornamental plumes called aigrettes growing on his back the ends reaching the water, and the lore on his eyes starting to turn into neon green.

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!