The image is a close-up of a bird, specifically a heron, standing on the edge of a body of water. The bird is facing towards the right side of the image, with its head turned slightly to the left. It has a long orange beak and a white head and neck, with a black and white striped body. Its wings are slightly spread out, and its legs are slightly bent at the knees. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a body with small waves crashing onto the shore. The water is calm and still, with small ripples visible on the surface.