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Great Blue Heron Fishing on the Bank

Posted by Emmons Whited ,
North Country explorer from South Portland, Maine
August 29, 2026 —

As I was kayaking on the Oswegatchie River, I encountered a great blue heron scouting its next meal. It moved slowly upriver on the sandy bank, with its eyes on the water, seemingly undisturbed by my kayak. Excuse the poor photo quality - this is a screenshot of a video!