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Birders

Probatim

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2. One of the more interesting herons - shorter, stockier body, with fairly heavy bill.

Reply to Donkees (Original post)

Wed Apr 26, 2023, 09:47 PM

Apr 2023

Orange feathers appear for mating season, which really helps them stand out; that is, if the bill doesn't do that already.

My son's Flickr page has one popping a grasshopper into its mouth. He was incredibly lucky with that shot.

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O, wow 🤩..beautiful Deuxcents Apr 2023 #1

One of the more interesting herons - shorter, stockier body, with fairly heavy bill. Probatim Apr 2023 #2