I was assigned by CBC News to shoot stock images of Kitimat in anticipation of the federal government approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline and terminal project later this month.

So as well as my video camera, I took along my DSLR. I shot video of the Great Blue Heron as it waded along the shore for a few minutes. Then as I switched to the DSLR, it took flight.

Wide shot of Minette Bay, looking toward the Silja Festival aka The Delta Spirit Lodge and the Rio Tinto Alcan aluminum smelter.

Minette Bay from the same spot, the old dock, looking toward the log sort and the Minette Bay marina.

The Great Blue Heron wades in Minette Bay casting a glance at the cruise ship.

It takes flight.

It flies past the old dock toward the logs.