Juvenile Green Heron (??)

[bobbyz]

Not sure but looks like a young Green Heron. He was very illusive. I just stood there watching him. I could have got closer to avoid grass in way but that would have spooked him. Lucky to get some shots. My first time with these guys.

[geoffs]

I think you were able to get close enough to get great detail of this heron, bobbyz - it's a terrific shot. It does seem to be a juvenile Green Heron. The juveniles tend to resemble bitterns but the differences are apparent in this closeup (see field guide for detail of differences).

[Deo]

yeah good shot mate, was you crawling up on him ?

[zoomn]

Very nice shot. Great color and detail. Must be nice to get close to a heron!

[bobbyz]

Deo wrote:

yeah good shot mate, was you crawling up on him ?

Naa, I was just walking by and saw something move in the tall grass. So I just stopped and saw this heron come out. I stood there for 10-15mins taking shots and then moved on to let him continue with his feeding.

[Normcar]

Great photo bobby. Those are nifty looking birds with a mug that makes you want to give them a big hug.

[geoffs]

Normcar wrote:

...a mug that makes you want to give them a big hug.

I'm not sure about the big hug - perhaps a quick peck on the cheek will do? :-)

Hey Norm, good to see you back and participating. Where have you been?

[Normcar]

I've been, and still am, off travelling about. I just found a place to go online for a bit so I'm taking advantage. Nice to see some of the new stuff, especially Eric's "macro" photos. Pretty fine!