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Butorides virescens
This green heron was intently watching for a fish to swim by in the shallow water. Green Herons are known to try to lure fish using twigs or other objects as bait. It is a small heron, reaching about 17 inches in length.
Green Cay Wetlands in Delray Beach, FL
Spotted on Feb 16, 2014
Submitted on Mar 31, 2014
6 Comments
Thanks outsidegirl0!
great series!
Really beautiful photos :)
Thanks Ashley and kdpicturemaker. This green heron was so intent on catching dinner that he stayed very still which made taking his picture a lot easier!
Beautiful specimen, so detailed.
Beautiful shots, Joan!