08/07/2021
We put out on the calming Kwanitekw and saw the elusive Green Heron!
Though not rare, they are hard to find as they are smaller then you may think, only 18 inches tall.
You can catch them wading along the shoreline of wooded marshes looking for food.
Green Herons often use tools such as feathers, and insects to catch fish, dropping them on the surface to entice the fish
When flying they can appear to be at least twice as big as when they are wading, hence their elusiveness.
A beautiful bird with dark green wings and a chestnut chest with white streaks in the front; their brightly colored legs are also a key identifer. Happy birding!