The Bird Collection

Great Blue Heron, Rivière du Chêne

Great Blue Heron — Rivière du Chêne

In a quiet, shallow stretch of the Rivière du Chêne, this great blue heron holds its ground with quiet focus. The rocky bottom beneath, brushed by late afternoon sunlight and the river’s rapid flow, creates a wash of soft green and elegant blue streaks — a painterly backdrop shaped by motion and light.

Photographed from a higher vantage point, the heron stands not only in water, but in contrast — poised calm against the river’s relentless energy. The image captures both movement and stillness, strength and serenity. It is a reminder of the grace to be found when one stands steady amid the current.