Great Blue Heron

(Ardea herodias)

Fernhill Wetlands, Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon, USA, 9 November 2005

Yes, the first photo is quite bad, but I wanted to give context on the lump in the heron's throat on the subsequent three photos.  Note the fish in the throat on the flight shot.

Fernhill Wetlands, Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon, USA, 9 November 2005