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Green Heron (Butorides virescens)

© Stuart Dahne

Green Heron (Butorides virescens)

Uploaded: January 06, 2006 11:30:16

Description

A small, stocky wading bird, the Green Heron is common in wet spots across much of North America.
It can be difficult to see as it stands motionless waiting for small fish to approach within striking range,
but it frequently announces its presence by its loud squawking.

NOW THIS IS COOL!!

The Green Heron is one of the few tool-using birds.
It commonly drops bait onto the surface of the water and grabs the small fish that are attracted.
It uses a variety of baits and lures, including crusts of bread, insects, earthworms, twigs, or feathers.
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Canon EOS 20D
Shooting Date/Time
9/24/2005 12:54:19 PM
Shooting Mode
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/25
Av( Aperture Value )
8.0
Metering Mode
Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
400
Lens
100.0 - 400.0 mm
Focal Length
400.0 mm

Comments

Colleen Farrell January 06, 2006

That is a super-sharp photo! Great! As a bird lover, I like the details you've given, too. Thanks. :) #370307

Orsi January 06, 2006

Perfect shot,Stuart!!Beautiful bird! #2259642

Dave Sanders January 06, 2006

Awesome detail and great DOF. Great job Stuart #2260020

Jo Berry January 06, 2006

Lovely shot. Perfect in every detail! #2260293

Bill Merlavage February 21, 2006

Hey Stuart, I just knew you'd have some photos in the finalist round. Good luck buddy!! #2445920

Wendy Stevenson February 21, 2006

Alright - great to see ya here Stuart!! And this image is a well deserved finalist for sure!! Great clarity, colour and love the extra cool info!! So it can fish but can it use a hammer!! Congratulations and best of luck to you in the next round!! #2447909

February 21, 2006

Like your enthusiasm about birds. It shows in our pictures, and this one is good. #2449201

Michael Robichaud February 21, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist photo! WTG Stuart!!! wonderful photo. #2449378

Marilyn S. Neel level-addict February 21, 2006

Hi Stuart, Congratulations on your finalist. Great capture! #2449717

SaMi Martin February 22, 2006

Congratulations Stuart...this is a beauty! Good luck next round! #2454004

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