Great Blue Heron In Rain

Although yesterday was a rainy day, I drove to see Barnegat Bay on my way home from the store. What a surprise when I looked into the marsh and saw a Great Blue Heron standing still as if posing. Unable to miss an opportunity, and taking a chance he'd stay there, I sped home for my camera and returned about fifteen minutes later. I found him still standing in the same spot.

Now the concern was how to take his picture without ruining my camera in the rain. When I pulled off to the side of the road, he was to my left, which meant it shouldn't be too difficult to take his picture through the driver's side window. Clearly the rain was blowing because the window was completely water covered. I crossed my fingers and put it down, hoping the rain wouldn't blow in on may camera. I pulled away from the window as much as the center console allowed and managed the shots below with only a few drops landing on the camera.

It's surprising how clear these are in light of being shot through the rain. He was still standing there when I left. Perhaps awaiting another bird-loving photographer to come snap his picture.