punk feathers/green heron fledgling

I spent many hours waiting for low tide in the heat but it was worth it! Apparently five fledglings had left the nest a few days before but we only spotted two. First green heron for me and it was co-operative!

 

'These rather uncommon birds hunt for fish and other small aquatic creatures in dense marshes and along sheltered shorelines. They are slow, methodical hunters and therefore quite secretive. Green herons are superb stalkers who hunt around the clock. Adults are about 43cm (17") in size.'

 

Thanks for the visits!

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