Great Blue Herons are the big birds of the salt marshes. In spite of being the largest bird in the marsh I find these beautiful creatures to be some of the most skittish as well. It’s always a challenge to approach one close enough for a decent photo.
![A Great Blue Heron sitting along the shore in the Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve.](https://carolinafootprints.com/images/11_Dec_15_GBH01_cf.jpg)