Free to Roam - 2010

With its long legs and elegant neck, the Gray Heron strikes a regal pose as it stands motionless in shallow water, waiting for an unsuspecting fish. During the breeding season, these large herons join treetop breeding colonies where they showcase their exquisite breeding plumes in courtship displays and work tirelessly to feed a nest full of chattering, insatiable chicks. This picture of a Grey Heron was taken at Lake Mirror in Lakeland, FL.