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A great blue heron rises from the shallow marsh at Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, its wings fully extended as it clears the reeds and water below. The bird’s cool gray-blue plumage stands out against the muted wetland and fresh spring growth, while the open space ahead reinforces the sense of motion. Take-off captures a brief transition from stillness to flight, balancing the energy of the bird with the quiet complexity of its habitat.
A great blue heron rises from the shallow marsh at Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, its wings fully extended as it clears the reeds and water below. The bird’s cool gray-blue plumage stands out against the muted wetland and fresh spring growth, while the open space ahead reinforces the sense of motion. Take-off captures a brief transition from stillness to flight, balancing the energy of the bird with the quiet complexity of its habitat.
