

A heron stands on top of a large tree branch bird's nest that it created. The heron is positioned to the left side of the frame with its head facing the left, guarding its egg. Its body angled toward the right. It is a large bird with blue, white, and gray feathers and spindly brown legs. Its eye is a piercing yellow and black, and its beak is wide and yellow. The tree branch nest has an intricate weave of small brown branches. Small green leaves with red berries surround the nest, adding a pop of color and life to the scene. The sunlight filters through the leaves, creating sharp contrasts between the light and shadow behind the bird. The composition is rich with texture and detail, capturing both the natural beauty and the functional purpose of the bird's nest in its natural surroundings.