Think Green...



Along the boardwalk last week, while Bud and I were awed with the incoming migrant ducks in Port Aransa Texas Birding Center, a lone Green Heron, a year 'round resident in South Texas, flew into my side view as I had my binoculars focused on the the sky. And, it perched just in front of us. So I was naturally a bit distracted by its beauty. By the time I got my camera aimed and primed its dark bluish green head plumage had collapsed back to the 'normal' state. Some day I will get a photo of its raised plumage!! Some day. With the morning sun just barely above the horizon, the lighting was perfect for capturing the colors ---




GREEN HERON
photos taken: Leonabelle Turnbull Refuge - Port Aransas, Texas
habitat range: Green Heron


TRIVIA: The Green Heron is one of the world’s few tool-using bird species. It creates fishing lures with bread crusts, insects, earthworms, twigs, feathers, and other objects, dropping them on the surface of the water to entice small fish. The oldest Green Heron on record was 7 years, 11 months old.


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35 comments:

  1. Vores haveNovember 9, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Great pictures you show a green heron. Wish you a good week-end :) Hanne Bente

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    1. Anni November 10, 2013 at 5:01 AM

      ...thanks Hanne. Have a good weekend yourself.

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  2. theconstantwalkerNovember 9, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Your Green Heron is a lovely little bird to see...

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    1. Anni November 10, 2013 at 5:01 AM

      ...glad you enjoyed the images this weekend Andrew.

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  3. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    It's a gorgeous bird. Enjoy your weekend!

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    1. Anni November 10, 2013 at 5:02 AM

      ...that they are. Very pretty. Enjoy your weekend also, Gunilla.

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  4. Brian KingNovember 9, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    These are gorgeous shots! One of my favorite birds!

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  5. TexWisGirlNovember 9, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    you got some great shots, anni!

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    1. Anni November 10, 2013 at 5:02 AM

      ...glad you enjoyed them "Tex". Can't wait to see what you share today.

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  6. Linda aka Crafty GardenerNovember 9, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Lovely photos of the green heron. We spotted one a month or so ago at a pond behind our local dairy.

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    1. Anni November 10, 2013 at 5:03 AM

      ...they CAN be very elusive. Was the dairy near water?

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  7. HansHBNovember 9, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Lovely post, great photos!

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  8. eileeninmdNovember 9, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Hi Anni, love your beautiful Green Heron! It will always be one of my favorites out of the heron group. Thanks for hosting, have a happy weekend!

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    1. Anni November 10, 2013 at 5:03 AM

      ...me too Eileen. They're so pretty. Happy weekend to you too.

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  9. FergiemotoNovember 9, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Very cool shots of the heron! I wish I could see one of these myself in person.

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    1. Anni November 10, 2013 at 5:04 AM

      ...come to Texas, I'll take you around all the birding sights and perhaps you and I can find one. :o)

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  10. Our photosNovember 9, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Beautiful bird photos!
    Have a nice day, RW & SK

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    1. Anni November 10, 2013 at 5:06 AM

      ...thank you kindly!! Enjoy your garden area today...hope the day is a beautiful one for you.

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  11. Phil SladeNovember 10, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    I can't imagine one of those lovely things just coming and landing right in front of me. I'd rattle off several dozen shots no problem. Your pictures are great Anni with some beautiful poses.Thanks for hosting once again.

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    1. Anni November 10, 2013 at 8:04 AM

      yep, just a couple feet from us on the boardwalk it was!!

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  12. photodougNovember 10, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Took me awhile to locate a Green Heron in the wild. Agree that it is a beauty. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Anni November 10, 2013 at 1:45 PM

      They're hard to find....not only elusive and sticking to the dense grasses/trees...if they ARE out in the open, they move so stealthily, it's easy to miss 'em.

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  13. Gail DixonNovember 11, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Anni, he's beautiful, whether his feathers are fluffed out or not! One flew in front of me yesterday as I was observing snowy egrets, then quickly hid for cover when he sensed my presence. They are such beautiful little herons. You got some terrific images of this little guy!

    Btw, love your header image of the binoculars!

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    1. Anni November 12, 2013 at 3:19 AM

      ...thanks Gail...for your feedback and compliments!!

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  14. AnonymousNovember 11, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    What a great model! Lovely captures.

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    1. Anni November 12, 2013 at 3:19 AM

      ...it was a perfect setting...so near, so colorful..and the sunlight shining on it.

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  15. Kenneth Cole SchneiderNovember 11, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Hi, Anni-- sorry I have had limited Internet connection for the past week out West and then had to cope with the backlog upon returning to Florida. Yes, I love to catch that Green Heron with its neck extended and crest raised, but it seems not to hold that pose for very long. They are such shape-shifters!

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    1. Anni November 12, 2013 at 3:20 AM

      ....I've only seen this 'shape' in photos!!! But I'm determined.

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  16. NatureFootstepNovember 11, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    the Green Heron is very nice. I saw it the first time in Costa Rica. Thanks for sharing your fine photos.

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    1. Anni November 12, 2013 at 3:21 AM

      ...thank YOU for linking up this week!! Glad you enjoyed the post.

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  17. Anni November 12, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    ...indeed, when it is so close to you you can reach out and touch, it IS exciting.

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  18. Coloring Outside the LinesNovember 13, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Great shots Anni!

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