Herons around

The painting today was fun to paint.

I really love painting these predator birds.

Even though they're not raptors, they are really efficient hunters.

They are also efficient scavengers.

Although if you're at the end of that beak, they don't seem like a scavenger.

They can be very intimidating as well, flying in to get their share of your catch of fish!

I have seen them actually steal a fish right off the hook of a fishermen, much to their consternation.

They also have a very mean sounding call as they're flying in.

Herons around, Acrylic on wood panel, 12 inches round

Day 55 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2022