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Green Heron Fledgling

Butorides virescens

Photo by HemaShah
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Description:

This Green Heron fledgling has grown up very fast. Usually I have seen 3 babies for the past 2 yrs at this nesting site. It must have been easier for the parents to take care of one fledgling. It was turning it's head to the click of the camera.

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Comments (6)
bee.jacbs
Ha! Yes, a bird snowman, I think that is a great description! :)
HemaShah
Thanks , Bee. Green Heron's are great ,doting parents. This one looks like a bird snowman to me.!!
bee.jacbs
Hi Jemma, sorry. FOY is First of the Year. It is always fun to see things for the first time as they are returning and know you get to enjoy them all summer. :)
bee.jacbs
Great capture Jemma. Thanks for sharing! Just saw my FOY green heron last week. They are just returning here.
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PublishedMay 19, 2013

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