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Dashing Heron

by Howard Cheek

Category: AvianAdded September 5, 20091,379 views

Long-legged Waders

Keywords: birds herons green heron butorides virescens wildlife nature small stocky wading flight inflight fly flying action texas

A small, stocky wading bird, the Green Heron is common in wet spots across much of North America. 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.
Image Format: Digital Capture - 5 to 7MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No