A stop this morning at Greenfield Park in Milwaukee County proved worth while. Juvenile Green Herons and a Black-crowned Night Heron gave nice views and put on some shows. The Green Herons fished for food, but came up with very little size wise if anything as they are still learning the ropes. The juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron just hung out at a few locations there, preening was the highlight. Also present, the pair of Belted Kingfishers which are seen often flying back and forth around the pond. Plenty of juvenile Wood Ducks are at most ponds. A beautiful morning out with low 70’s, sun and a nice breeze from the northwest. Images were taken on August 5, 2017.
Black-crowned Night Heron, juvenile
Black-crowned Night Heron, juvenile preening
Black-crowned Night Heron, juvenile
Green Heron, juvenile
Green Heron, juvenile eyeing up it’s next meal
Green Heron, juvenile
Green Heron, juvenile
Green Heron, juvenile, in for the catch!
Green Heron, juvenile
Green Heron, juvenile
Green Heron, juvenile, it may have something here!
Green Heron, juvenile, heads out of the water…
Green Heron, juvenile, on to the log…
Green Heron, juvenile, a look around…
Green Heron, juvenile
Green Heron, juvenile, back to fishing…
Green Heron, juvenile on alert!
Green Heron, juvenile, the closeup…
Green Heron, juvenile, more fishing…
Green Heron, juvenile, waiting for the next catch!
At this time of year, I always hope every juvie bird can learn how to live on its own. We now have bumper crops of various species of warblers and sparrows at our feeders with the juvies trying their best to still be fed by their parents. Great photos, Jim!
Great photos, Jim! So many with fantastic reflections! How do you do it?
Jim-these are very cool! As mentioned the reflections,
water and bird personalities are magnifico!
Cheers from Peggy in Madison