Posted by Angela McCain on January 19, 2011 at 11:40 PM
I tried to look up what this yellow chest patch is on this green heron. He had just fluffed up and there was a strong breeze that day. Within 2 or 3 images his feathers returned to normal position it was no longer visible.
Posted by Jim DeWitt on January 20, 2011 at 12:34 AM
excellent view of a brood patch!
I've only seen one, briefly, once - so this is a great catch!
This might be a very sell-able image, for documentary purposes -
Great pose, perfect colors and detail, and clear view of the patch!
Sandy
Posted by Ron Dudley on January 20, 2011 at 9:09 AM
Angela, I agree - it's a brood patch and a darn good look at one. I have some flight shots of a female SE Owl that shows the patch but not as well as this.
Posted by Bob Maynard on January 20, 2011 at 9:41 AM
From the yellow eye patch this appears to be a juvenile... a one-year old. A child bride!
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4 repliesI've only seen one, briefly, once - so this is a great catch!
This might be a very sell-able image, for documentary purposes -
Great pose, perfect colors and detail, and clear view of the patch!
Sandy