Alarmed Green Heron
Friends, this green heron was alarmed by my presence, and i was alarmed when i got a closer look at this image, long after the bird had flown away, it was then that i noticed the feathers on the top of his head standing straight up on end. Usually when i see this green heron, his head feathers are slicked back (like Elvis) and he is peacefully hunting the shoreline for aquatic food. But when he discovered me, his feathers pointed the way and up he went. Live and learn til Tomorrow MJ
Posted on August 15, 2012, in Birds, Nature, photography and tagged birds, Crex Meadows, feathers, green heron, heron, mjspringett, nature, photography, postaday. Bookmark the permalink. 12 Comments.
MJ Springett 
Great capture! An unusual looking bird – I have not seen this one before.
these are quite common in Crex, but i had never seen the top knot feathers stand up, now i see them all the time when i startle them, MJ
Such a beauty MJ! Margie
thanks margie and welcome back, MJ
Your friend in the photograph looks very familiar! Great program last night with lots of positive comments. Let’s plan on another one next spring sometime – March April.
ok, contact me on email, MJ
Love the picture, MJ.
thanks bob, MJ
MJ…Elvis has left the building……nice image, they generally show their hood so quick, cool beans, good timing…..shalom en theos….jim
thanks jim, news to me, we don’t see them often, MJ
ha ha! hair-raising!
yes, he is, but only 10 inches tall without his hair, MJ