Green Heron

This green heron quietly stood next to the boardwalk at Lake Lynn until a noisy group of dog walkers rumbled by.

 

Green Heron

Green Herons are harder to spot than their great blue cousins.  They're smaller, shyer and they match the lake color pretty well.

 

Green Heron

This green heron was quietly sneaking around Shelly Lake.

 

The Canals are alive

Great Egret

During a recent trip to Hatteras Island we were amazed at the number of wading birds in the sound.

Green Heron

Tricolored Heron

And hidden in the grasses, Egret meets Heron.

Green Heron

I think this guy is a Green Heron.  He was just sitting by the pond at the NC Museum of Life and Science, completely oblivious to the crowds of people walking by above him.  Here is a link to info on this guy.