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Green heron

Butorides virescens

Photo by joan6153
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Field Notes

Description:

This green heron was intently watching for a fish to swim by in the shallow water. Green Herons are known to try to lure fish using twigs or other objects as bait. It is a small heron, reaching about 17 inches in length.

Habitat:

Green Cay Wetlands in Delray Beach, FL

Reference Links:

Green Heron, Green Heron, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (6)
staccyh
Really beautiful photos :)
joan6153
Thanks Ashley and kdpicturemaker. This green heron was so intent on catching dinner that he stayed very still which made taking his picture a lot easier!

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Florida's Flora & Fauna

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PublishedMarch 31, 2014

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