Mr. Green Heron

by Cheryl Baxter

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Mr. Green Heron

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Cheryl Baxter

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Photograph - Photography

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I was more than excited to spot this Green Heron when out with a friend. He posed so nicely for us.
The following information is from All About Birds-
From a distance, the Green Heron is a dark, stocky bird hunched on slender yellow legs at the water�s edge, often hidden behind a tangle of leaves. Seen up close, it is a striking bird with a velvet-green back, rich chestnut body, and a dark cap often raised into a short crest. These small herons crouch patiently to surprise fish with a snatch of their daggerlike bill. They sometimes lure in fish using small items such as twigs or insects as bait.

Green Herons stand motionless at the water�s edge as they hunt for fish and amphibians. They typically stand on vegetation or solid ground, and they don�t wade as often as larger herons. In flight these compact herons can look ungainly, often partially uncrooking their necks to give a front-heavy appearance.

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September 5th, 2013

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