This little fella had the distinction of being the first and only Green Heron I've photographed to date. In fact, it was the first one I had ever seen. One bird, two firsts. They are widespread in Kentucky, but rather elusive. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time and paying attention, albeit I was very surprised. The heron stuck around for no more than five minutes and then disappeared.
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fabulous shot to Brian; great opportunity!
i love the bright yellow feet. awesome!! glad you got the chance. (:
Congrats on your firsts:) Great capture too!
Beautiful capture, Brian! Glad you found it while you had your camera with you, Congratulations.
Amazing bird and capture, Brian. He's a beauty!
That's awesome
Lucky U!!! Great shot
My friend keeps telling me there are Green Herons by the channel near our house, but, like you, I have never seen them, let alone been able to take a picture. This was your lucky day and what a perfect shot (of course I would expect no less from you Brian, as all of your shots seem perfect). I am happy for you it gives me hope that I will someday see the Green Heron here. Thanks ...
Andrea @ From The Sol
Never hanging around in one place for long, either... Call him/her 'The Wanderer' like that ol Dion, then Eddie Rabbit, song... LoL! =)
Beautiful capture
So exciting! What an awesome looking bird.
beautiful! you got a great up-close shot! i see them every day here - sometimes several of them at once - but they're usually across the pond and fly back and forth to keep some distance between them and me. :)
Great shot and how cool to see one for the first time AND get a fantastic photo of him!
Great shot! How exciting to be able to capture him on the first sighting.
patience pays off! beautiful!!
Fab shot! Isn't it good being in the right place at the right time!
Congratulations on your firsts! It's a great shot too!
Well caught Brian, great shot.
Paul
Hi Brian, that's a great image! I saw one of these at the lake this morning while swimming my dog, but couldn't get close enough for a good shot, so I'm happy to see all the wonderful detail in yours.
I've only spotted the green heron twice and both times they were so far out that I couldn't get a clear shot! You really were fortunate to get such a great image. Well, your skills helped too, I know. It's like he was posing just for you.
A wonderful image of a beautiful bird.
oh he's so different from the gbh, i am sure i have never seen one.
this looks like a good one for tex to draw, the shading in his back is just beautiful!!
Hopefully, it won't be your last one to find and shoot.
Awesome shot of the Green heron, one of my favorite birds.
What a fabulous shot! I have only seen these in the zoo, although there are some at my SIL's house in Missouri. I have just never managed to catch a glimpse of them!
He has such remarkable coloring and shading of his feathers. Wow!
Good thing you were paying attention Brian or you might have missed this perfect photo opp... perfect is exactly how you've captured this bird! Fantastic clarity in all the right places, love the macro!
A real handsome bird.
Lovely shot Brian.
Hi there - that’s a nice heron. I got a life tick Heron last week - I may appear next Wednesday!
Cheers - Stewart M
Gorgeous capture, Brian. I love their the colorful feathers.
Congrats on your lifer! A good looking chap but a great one for doing a disappearing act.
This is a stunning shot, Brian! It's always so pleasing to capture a lifer... and what a great one at that!
I went to link to WBW this week too and realised it was no more :(
Wonderful, congrats! I had some first this week too. It's so much fun!!
great colors....nice modeling...
How exciting. Congrats on these "firsts" - This is a gorgeous bird. I've never seen one before so I'm happy you got to capture this one to share.
Not very green, but it sure is beautiful. Congrats on your find!
That is a cracking shot for a first time bird. Very jealous of that.
You really do seem to have a knack for being in the right place at the right time a LOT. How cool.
Awesome catch Brian, and yes, they sure are elusive. If I have seen one, I do not remember it~
Congrats, Brian. Great sighting and beautiful shot!
And what a GREAT shot of it too!! Superb!
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