While walking at the top of Jordan Lake dam in New Hill, N.C., a Great Blue Heron glided over the service road just a few feet in front of me.
He was so close that I could hear the wind breezing a soft whoosh through his feathers.
With a wingspan reaching nearly 6ft, they’re quite a sight in the air and they can cruise at about 25mph while in flight.

Photo by Sally Siko
Canon 5DS