Perhaps one of the most tranquil scenes in nature is a heron

wading in the marshes.  However, some of the species have

found an easier way to acquire their next meal.  At every fishing

dock along the Gulf Coast, dozens of the birds will camp out on

the pilings waiting for the boats to return from their daily fishing

trips.  Then, as the fishermen wearily begin to disembark, one or

more of the herons will wait for the opportune moment.  And

when it arrives, one more of the birds becomes a bandit as

it brazenly attempts to steal a fish from the catch

being unloaded.

Fish Bandit is a graphite drawing on 14" x 17" paper.  The

original is for sale. Giclee prints also available.