In the morning sun, a White-faced Heron stretches his wing. The decaying wood of his perch mirrors the pattern of his stretch.

Common name: White-faced Heron
Scientific name: Ardea novaehollandiae
Approximate length: 66-69 cm
Date spotted: 20 June 2025 (winter)
Location: Manly Dam, New South Wales, Australia: 33°46’34.0″S 151°14’48.5″E