Green Heron, Brazos Bend State Park ii

During the spring the lake at Brazos Bend State park is covered with lotus lilies which is not only a beautiful sight but also attracts the... more

by TN Fairey

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Green Heron, Brazos Bend State Park ii

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TN Fairey

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During the spring the lake at Brazos Bend State park is covered with lotus lilies which is not only a beautiful sight but also attracts the butterflies, dragonflies and birds. This little green heron is doing a great balancing act whilst keeping an eye on a dragonfly.

The green heron (Butorides virescens) is a small heron of North and Central America.
The habitat of the green heron is small wetlands in low-lying areas. The species is most conspicuous during dusk and dawn, and if anything these birds are nocturnal rather than diurnal, preferring to retreat to sheltered areas in daytime. They feed actively during the day, however, if hungry or provisioning young. Shore-living individuals adapt to the rhythm of the tides. They mainly eat small fish, frogs and aquatic arthropods, but may take any invertebrate or vertebrate prey they can catch, including such animals like leeches and mice. They typically stand still on shore or in shallow water or perch upon branches and await prey. Sometimes they drop food, insects, or other small objects on the water's surface to attract fish, making them one of the few known tool-using species.

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February 17th, 2016