Great Blue Heron - Josephine As this old heron walked cautiously by, the dim light of dusk yielded an other-worldly blue plumage. He judged me no threat and I judged him a wise old bird, unerring from his intent, even in my presence. As he made his solitary way into the distance, I felt an affinity with those who live and die in nature. He posed for a moment, then disappeared into the shadows.