Shaggy Crest of the Green Heron
by Elizabeth Winter
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Shaggy Crest of the Green Heron
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Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Unlike most herons, the Green Heron does not typically nest in large colonies
The Green Heron has had some interesting colloquial names, including Fly-up-the-creek, Poke, Chalkline, Indian Hen, and Chucklehead
Some Green Herons migrate, and some don't. Green Herons are year-round residents in most of the southern coastal parts of their range. Other birds migrate from their nesting grounds in the north a short distance south for the winter. They are considered to be mid-distance migrants.
Green Herons are one of the few bird species known to use tools. They will bait for fish using things like bread, leaves, or feathers to try to lure in fish.
here are several collective nouns used for herons. You might see a hedge of herons, a sedge of herons, or a siege of herons
The Green Heron was chosen to be the official Bird of the Year 2015 by the American Birding Association
Green Herons have a shaggy crest that can be raised at will by the bird
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August 17th, 2017
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John Bartelt
Incredible colors and detail in this excellent capture of a gorgeous Green Heron, Elizabeth! l/f
Skip Willits
What a fantastic image of this generally hard to photograph heron. Wonderfully individualistic shot.
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