When I went on my weekly walk along the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon a couple of weeks ago, I saw a chilly heron standing by the shore.
This Great Blue Heron seemed frozen in place in the icy waters. As dawn broke, the clouds over the river and snow on the ground nicely framed the scene. You can see the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in the background, waiting patiently to host concerts and other events.
The temperature recently dropped to -7.4 degrees Fahrenheit at our house. Brrr! Hope the heron and other wild creatures are finding ways to keep warm.
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Tough times for that heron. That water must have been freezing (literally).
Yeah, it was really cold, Egidio. Not sure how it hunts when there is so much ice.
Soooo cold. I can’t imagine how this heron could just stand like that without its leg freezing!!!!
Yeah, I can't either! It was very cold that day.
That is cold
Yeah, it was, Brian. It's feet must have been so cold.
Never seen a heron in frozen waters. Thanks for sharing
I'm not sure how they tolerate it, but I often see them in that spot. Brrr!
Aw, I hope the heron finds a warm place to stay. Your place looks so beautiful, soybend
Yeah, I hope the heron found a warmer spot as well. I'm lucky to live in a spot with so much h natural beauty.