Blue Heron

Ever since I saw a hawk and a wild turkey down in our Valley last July, 

I've made a daily drive through the park with my camera in hopes of getting some shots of these birds.

Until yesterday, I had no sightings of anything except a bunch of ground hogs.

But, on my way home I spotted this beautiful Blue Heron on the opposite bank of the river.

A jogger told me that it shows up almost every day. 

It took to flight when I got too close. But maybe I'll see him or her another day.