Green herons & great blue herons: creatures of the marsh
The green heron pictured above appears to be doing its hunting in a grassy field but that is probably not the case. Never one to venture far from their favored haunts, the small stream barely visible behind the heron is probably where it was hunting before being disturbed.
After taking flight, the heron flew only a short distance before coming to rest on some dead branches.
Dead tree limbs overlooking marshy confines and surrounded by thick brush or cattails makes for a preferred hunting location for the green heron.
The heron has something in its sights and begin to crane its neck forward.
Its neck fully extended, the green heron is on full alert.
Great blue herons, along with great white herons, are the largest of the heron family. Mostly seen wading the edges of small streams and marshes, this great blue heron opted for an aerial view from a dead tree.
This is the marsh bordering the hedgerow of dead timber where the heron is situated. Whether he's simply resting or watching for prey, it has a great view of its wetland haunt.
Ever vigilant, the great blue looks to the west...
before looking to the east...
with nothing in sight, it takes a moment for a bit of preening.
