It’s not easy to fish on ice but this heron was very good at his fishing. The method catching fish was rather simple.
Ready to dive. Wings are up, legs bend.
Diving only with his head. I believe that herons keep their eyes open underwater.
Got fish and immediately takes off. That morning all herons didn’t swallow fish right away. They were looking for safe place where they could enjoy their breakfast. In peace.
My Big Little World 
This has been a wonderful series on Great Blue Herons, thank you!!
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Imbirdingrightnow, thank you very much!
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Great catch !!! And yes, eyes open. They have a third eyelid, it’s transparent.
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Ted, thank you very much! I didn’t know about a third eyelid that is transparent. Learned today something very interesting about herons.
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All birds have a nictitating eye lid to protect their eyes. It closes from the side, not top to bottom like the regular lids.
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Ted, a special thank you about this information!!!
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Beautiful series, and good info by @Ted too
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Hiren Khambhayta, thank you very much!
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Loving this series and your stories!
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Eremophila, thank you very much!
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Great shots!
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Glenn, thank you!
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