Green Heron and Catch by stringz
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Description
A small, stocky wading bird, the Green Heron is common in wet spots across much of North America. It stands still next to water and grabs small fish with explosive dart of head and neck. One of the few birds that uses bait to attract fish, it drops such things as bread crusts, insects, and twigs onto the water.
It can be difficult to see as it stands motionless waiting for small fish to approach within striking range, but it frequently announces its presence by its loud squawking.
They are so quick that it was 2 seasons before I successfully took an action shot.
Comments (4)
Erestorfan
Yes, VERY patient and tricky birds!! THey are very pretty, but I surely don't like their cousins the Great Blue Herons coming around looking at our koi pond, LOL. It is all netted in, but they do sit and seem to drool looking at the fat, juicy koi in our pond. This is a great shot! Wonderful timing!!!!
blinkings
Well done on catching this. The bird, and you!
camera
Action along with color presents a wonderful image. Very well captured !
claylady
Great shot! That fish looks yummy!