On Aug 21, 2021, at 9:32 AM, Di <2curiousdi@...> wrote:

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Subhash- you have no idea how much those photos mean to me and Morris! First of all, they are great photos! It’s like that bird was posing just for you! We especially love the one of him preening…..

Secondly, young green herons are near and dear to our hearts! From mid-June to early July, Morris and I were going every evening to the Pocket Canal Parkway to visit a little green heron baby/juvenile that was all alone with no adult. Just a little ball of fuzz that was frantically pacing back-and-forth on the bank of the canal looking for his mom. I have videos that would bring tears to your eyes! But the good news is- as we watched him grow and struggle to survive, our hearts were warmed by his courage and perseverance. I so wanted to post something to the group but I was overwhelmed with so many great photos and videos, I didn’t quite know what to choose! But when you posted your photos, I knew I had to tell the group about our amazing experience and share the story of this little trouper

You ask if it’s common for green herons ?to stretch out their necks like that and I can tell you emphatically that yes it is! At least when they are young. We had seen adult green herons at the canal before and never saw them do that. But this little guy most certainly did it! And he looked like a totally different bird when he did! Here is a series of photos of him ?from the first day we saw him to the last. Maybe he’s over at Babel Slough now where the habitat is more pleasing to green herons! We will definitely go check it out so thanks again for posting those great photos!?

Di and Morris Erickson?

Pocket Area

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