Birds were generally quiet and secretive at John Heinz NWR on Friday, but there were many signs of the recent breeding season and the change of seasons.
This young
Green Heron waited with patience for food to come near ...
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| Green Heron - immature |
... much more patiently than the photographer who hoped to capture its strike. Within seconds of my turning away from the heron, it made a strike and then retreated along the branches to down its meals ...
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| Green Heron - a successful strike |
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| Green Heron - lunch |
Elsewhere, hen
Wood Ducks watched over young, and a pair took over a log which rightfully belonged to painted turtles ... at least that seems to be the opinion of the turtle looking on. The Wood Duck on the right is a drake in eclipse plumage.
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| Wood Ducks & painted turtles |
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| Wood Duck - drake, eclipse plumage |
Many young
American Robins were following parents, but this young fledgling appears hopeful that a parent will come to it ...
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| American Robin - fledgling |
But the really notable feature of the day was the insects, to be posted soon.
Good Birding!!
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