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| Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, May 13, 2018 |
Green Herons,
Butorides virescens, have a breeding range that covers most of the eastern half of the United States. In addition, there are breeding populations in northern California, Oregon and Washington State. They may be seen during migration in other parts of North America.
Green Herons are smaller than most other herons, and are easily overlooked when they keep their necks folded close to their bodies. But they look twice as tall with their necks extended!
Look for them standing along the edges of streams, ponds, lakes, marshes, and other bodies of shallow water. They eat small fish, crustaceans, snails, insects, and spiders.
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...beautiful, I've only seem a Green Heron once. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bird!
ReplyDeleteHello, I love the Green Heron. Great shots. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteInteresting bird. Not sure why its called green - didn't see that color in its plumage.
ReplyDeleteI got to see a couple this spring. You got some great shots!
ReplyDeleteThey're a beautiful kind of bird.
ReplyDeleteThey keep that neck hidden until needed! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite wetland birds. Your pictures capture it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteFabulous pictures of a wonderful bird!
ReplyDeleteI wish we had this kind of heron, but we don´t. They are cool and beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteWe rarely see one of these but I know they are out there. Wonderful photos! And he DOES have a long neck...most of the time you don't realize that! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Lea! They're pretty herons. For sharing this post with us birders, I thank you.
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