I was delighted to get my first sighting of a Green Heron whilst out at the Nature reserve last Sunday, What a ‘Fashionista’ is this striking bird, balancing on slender yellow legs, with his velvet-green back, rich chestnut body, fancy waistcoat and chic dark chapeau. Although he’s quite a small heron, that dagger-like bill looks absolutely lethal. Any unfortunate victim on the receiving end certainly doesn’t stand a chance.
I hope this has been a good week for you all and that the weekend will be most enjoyable. This is my last weekend here in Florida before we leave for England next Saturday.
anotherdayinparadise 
Is his wife green?
Gorgeous.
You have captured the colors beautifully! I wish you a good stay in England escaping the heat!
Thanks so much, Helen. Off to South Africa tonight. 😃
And he was in such beautiful Spring breeding plumage. Wow, great photo!
Have a great trip..
I’m looking forward to your photos of England.
Thanks, Linda. We’re only there for a couple of days before flying on to SA, but on the way back, we have a bit more time there.
What a thrill it must be to catch a look and a photo of this beautiful, shy creature.
Yes, it was very exciting to see him so close. 😃
Sunday best all year round Sylvia I wonder, or just a Springtime statement .
He’s quite a look in his eye 😉
Nice capture !
Thanks, Poppy. I think he was looking especially dandy because it’s Spring. 😃
I love the way you described him! A real stunner Sylvia! Enjoy you trip to England!
Thanks so much, Aletta. 🙂
Fashion forward with color and sleekness! Nice portrait and safe travels to England
Yes, he really is a ‘dedicated follower of fashion’. 😀
Are you all
Packed for your trip?
🤣😅 Nothing yet. 😳
Are you bringing those white banana republic pants?
For sure. 😃😎
They’re a beautiful little bird, we have many here on Kiawah. I love their colors. You’ve caught him perfectly Sylvia!
Thanks so much, Tina. 😃
What a dandy! Enjoy your trip to England. We are targeted to leave for the Caribbean that same day …although a nasty cold might delay our plans. Safe travels.
Thanks, Lisa. I hope you are both well enough to leave on schedule. Feel better soon. xx
He certainly looks quite determined
He was on a mission. 🙂
He looks wonderfully determined 🙂 🙂 Have a great time in England, Ad! Hope it warms up a little for you.
Thanks, Jo. I hope so too, although it will be nice to have some cooler weather. 🙂
Splendid
Thanks, Derrick. 😃
Your description may me imagine this person as a show host which mostly like to dress up in very flashy clothes 🙂
Haha. Yes, I think he would make a dashing TV show host. 😅
Have a great trip, Sylvia. Be safe.
Thanks so much, Jill. 😘
Great photo of a lovely bird. Happy travelling.
Thanks, Carol. 🙂
They’re beautiful birds, and so nice to find one that isn’t shy in the open – here the green herons are mostly seen skulking in thick vegetation along the water’s edge.
Yes, I believe so, Dries. I was just lucky with this one. 🙂
Have a wonderful trip. Hope you find your MIL in good health!
Thanks, Nancy. I’m sure we will on both counts. 🙂
Beautiful 🙂
Thanks, Jake. 🙂
Beautiful capture showing off his gorgeous breeding plumage!
Thanks, Donna.
He sure is chic.. that little Heron! Have fun in England.. are you visiting your sister in Umshlanga too?
Thanks, Gerrie. We’ll be renting an apartment on the beachfront in Umhlanga and will see quite a lot of my sister and her family who live just up the hill in Kloof. 🙂
I must dig out my photos and post a couple of Umhlanga and that gorgeous beach! have fun
I have no knowledge with bird names but I know a beauty when I see one. And he truly is beautiful, highlighted even more by your lovely description.
Have a nice trip to England!
Thanks so much, Jessica.
Amazing.Never seen before.What a fantastic colors in his feathers
Glad you enjoyed seeing him with me, Marylou. 🙂
What a great capture, Sylvia! And where are you travelling in England?
Thanks, Sue. We’ll be visiting family in West Sussex for a couple of days before going to South Africa. On our return journey we’ll be visiting our granddaughter in York and also spend a few days in West Sussex.
Fantastic!
handsome young bird, Sylvia. i agree, the bill is lethal! have a great weekend 🙂
Thanks so much, Lola. 😃
Wow, what a pretty bird 🙂 I’ve spotted a Green backed Heron several times up in the tree above the creek on warm summer afternoons in east Tennessee,,, It took me two years to figure out what she was using my Audubon Field Guide (Eastern Region),,,and in a tree?
Thanks for your comment. Glad you eventually worked out the name of the bird you saw up a tree. 🙂
He’s definitely the James Bond of the bird world. Dress well and carry a big … beak. 😉
Haha. Great comment, Lynette. 🤣
What a wonderful capture!
Bravo!
Thanks so much, Dawn. 🙂
There’s a sight that stands out in the reserve.
Travel, travel, travel, keep those suitcases handy
Absolutely, Eddie. I’m dreading the packing. 🙂
Quite the handsome fellow, that’s for sure. The herons, cormorants, and goldfinches are back at our park and I’m waiting to see the first egret. I’ve never seen any herons like this unfortunately. Have a wonderful trip! How long will you be gone?
janet
Thanks, Janet. We’ll be back in July. Enjoy your birds in the park. I love goldfinches. 🙂
How wonderful that you had the fortune to spot a green heron, Sylvia, they are so very beautiful. Have a great trip.
Thanks so much, Jet. I’m getting quite excited already. 😃
Fashionista indeed. Love you captured all his finery
Thank you. He was certainly worth a photo. 🙂