Help I.D. this bird for me

Anthony747 · Aug 9, 2005

Hi All!
Not a great shot but does anyone know what this is? Shot this on the bay side of Sandy Hook, NJ.

Thanks!
Anthony

bobhoge · Aug 9, 2005

Hi Anthony,

It is almost certainly a Green Heron in first summer plumage. Looks exactly like the one in Sibley's Guide.

Bob

drueter · Aug 9, 2005

Anthony - I agree with Bob -- it's a Green Heron. Looks exactly like the one that was fishing on the pond behind my home this morning.

mike mac · Aug 9, 2005

A green heron it is Anthony nice shot BTW one of my favorite birds

Anthony747 · Aug 9, 2005

Thanks for the ID boys!

Anthony

Anthony747 · Aug 9, 2005

mike mac said:

A green heron it is Anthony nice shot BTW one of my favorite birds
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Hi Mike! This guy was hanging out on that wooden deck where you and Gordon had your tripods setup on the bay side of Sandy Hook.

Anthony

Flew · Aug 9, 2005

Good catch Anthony. These guys can be difficult to catch. Nicely done.

Anthony747 · Aug 9, 2005

Flew said:

Good catch Anthony. These guys can be difficult to catch. Nicely done.
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Thanks Frank! I did a little research on these guys and they migrate all the the way to South America...that's a long flight from here in Jersey!

Anthony

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