It was a treat to see this Green Heron out in the open doing his exercise routine. Usually a bit shy, I more often see them tucked into some underbrush.

He was working his wings when I first spotted him then he moved on to his neck.

I thought we was going to plunge into the pond below, perhaps for a snakc. But he returned upright, leaving fishing for another time.

Lovely pictures Ellen, I am amazed how many kinds of herons you have over there!
Thanks, Greta. There are a lot and I’ve had great fun observing their different behaviors.
What amazing contortionists they are! Very nice Ellen!
Somehow they always spring back up! Thanks, Belinda.