Green Heron 4
by Shoal Hollingsworth
Title
Green Heron 4
Artist
Shoal Hollingsworth
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The green heron is relatively small; adult body length is about 44 cm (17 in). The neck is often pulled in tight against the body. Adults have a glossy, greenish-black cap, a greenish back and wings that are grey-black grading into green or blue, a chestnut neck with a white line down the front, grey underparts and short yellow legs. The bill is dark with a long, sharp point
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January 27th, 2019
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Comments (24)
Sarah Irland
Wonderful photo of the elusive Green Heron, Shoal. We see them flying frequently while on the boat but it is hard to get one of them fishing! Nice work!
Shoal Hollingsworth replied:
I have only seen them in Palm Springs at this resort. I normally see the Night Heron by my house
William Tasker
Great detail! I enjoyed viewing this fine nature photograph and have featured it on the homepage of the group, Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. L/F
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
I really enjoy this green heron series Shoal!! the image is so captivating i can see so much fine details and colours. excellent lighting and composition as well!! L/F