'Behemoth' Public Square Conkle’s Hollow Rim Trail

Conkle’s Hollow Rim Trail

shortly after the late-afternoon sun popped out

This was taken from the Ontario side as the sky turned a tinge pink just before dawn

but we did our best to do the landscape slight justice (full-scale image in the comments)

'Behemoth' Public Square Conkle’s Hollow Rim TrailThere may not be a bird more common and impressive than the Great Blue Heron. The variety of textures & patterns to be found on this 4 ft. behemoth are both bold & intricate, at once. Sat on the cold ground photographing this bird so long, that my entire buttocks region fell asleep. It took a good awkward mile of hiking to restore the sensation 3 6 2021 Towpath Trail, Cuyahoga Valley National Park