Green heron

[puzzle_me]

Today on my lunch break I saw a green heron. They are a very common bird, but they're also really good at staying hidden and/or camouflaged, so I don't see them all that often. When I spotted this one, it was in the shade on the side of a little creek. In the shade, their colors look pretty drab - a muddy brown that blends in with the surroundings. I wouldn't have even noticed this one if I hadn't been looking through my binoculars. It's only when they're standing in the sun that you realize they're actually pretty flashy, with bright iridescent green feathers. While I was watching him, he started running around on a mudflat, in and out of the sun, it was beautiful.

Comments

[hedgiewan.livejournal.com]

Cool. I probably wouldn't've guessed that was a heron just from seeing it, because its neck is so short. I'll keep an eye out!

[springbok1.livejournal.com]

They actually do have long necks, but in this picture the heron has his neck pulled in. Here's a picture of a green heron with its neck stretched out:

[birdfigment.livejournal.com]

How beautiful!

[ptpenguino.livejournal.com]

Oh, pretty...

[bluedragonflye.livejournal.com]

Awesome! (I really just wanted to hit the "like" button.)

[ferrousoxide.livejournal.com]

What a nice picture. I really wish i had gotten my act together to go birding with you. I love to look at them, but know so little about what i'm looking at.

[springbok1.livejournal.com]

Since you pushed back your move date, there's still time! Fall migration is *on* right now, so I'll be heading out a fair amount when the weather cooperates. Like this afternoon. What are you doing this afternoon? (Probably packing and/or moving into Marmot's place, but if you're not..)