Little Green, Fishin' Machine

[Steve_E]

For a bird that appears to be practically neckless the Green Heron can really produce some reach and in the process display incredible balance and agility.

Most commonly seen like this:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/GreenHeron1xcc.jpg

In a blink seen like this:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/greengrab1cn.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/greengrab2cn.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/Bird%20Photography/greengrab4cn-1.jpg

[Idlewild]

The 3rd one down is pretty darn cool. The series is great but that one is very unique. Nice captures! ;)

[Squatty]

I love that classic pose in the first one. That's a hell of a shot there Steve! I don't recall ever seeing that one either. :D

[SandyLee]

First one gets my vote as well. Outstanding detail and the pose is killer. SandyLee

[Steve_E]

Thanks very much everyone, I sure appreciate the kind comments.

[rpearce12]

The first shot is incredibly sharp and the 3rd one does it for me. Very cool action shot.

[SkipP]

Fantastic series! Each one is a winner but, put together in a series like this, just makes it that much better. Where did you find this little guy?

[Steve_E]

Thanks very much Richard and Skip.

Skip, the first shot used to demonstrate the "no neck" look was taken in Florida at the Viera Wetlands. The reach 'n grab series was taken on the causeway at Huntington Beach State Park.