Friday, August 9, 2013

Green Heron

This Green Heron was hunting insects from the downed log in the marsh behind our park yesterday. The bird seemed to know that I couldn't get any closer – there was gooey mud and open water between us. My zoom lens was extended to its maximum 200 mm, which didn't get me as close as I would have liked, but then wildlife photography really isn't my forte.

I have photographed the Least Bittern in Texas,which, as it turns out is very similar in size and shape to the American Bittern, which is so closely matched to the size, shape and coloration of the Green Heron that I incorrectly identified it.

Thanks to my good friend Sharon for the correction.

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