Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Henry on July 10, 2013, 03:02:53 PM

Title: Can anybody help Steve
Post by: Henry on July 10, 2013, 03:02:53 PM

Hi Henry . . .
 
Am sending you some pictures of a bird that has taken up residence in our backyard.  There is a pair of them.
It looks like a small Crain.  I believe it is a "water bird" ?  Maybe someone on your website can identify it.  Think maybe they are nesting .....  keeping a watchful eye on them.
Thanks,  Steve.

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/spratte_071206/Bird_flowers_006.sized.jpg)

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/spratte_071206/IMG_1239.sized.jpg)

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/spratte_071206/Bird_flowers_011.sized.jpg)

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/spratte_071206/IMG_1246.sized.jpg)

Title: Re: Can anybody help Steve
Post by: 7F24 on July 10, 2013, 03:05:40 PM

I would guess it's a green heron.

Title: Re: Can anybody help Steve
Post by: Henry on July 10, 2013, 05:23:33 PM

Jo sent me the following note:

Steve,
I think your bird is a bittern or 'mudhen'

JoAnne

Title: Re: Can anybody help Steve
Post by: rod anode on July 10, 2013, 05:37:06 PM

it doesn't look very tastey.....

Title: Re: Can anybody help Steve
Post by: mkr on July 11, 2013, 08:58:32 AM

It is a really cool looking bird!

Title: Re: Can anybody help Steve
Post by: Julie & 6pt Dave on July 11, 2013, 01:29:20 PM

It's an juvenile Green Heron.