Before the Green Heron from my post On The Hunt found a hunting spot he posed on a limb from a falen tree sticking out of the pond. There was a light breeze and the water was creating a

Green Herons tend to be shy and I expected him to take off any moment.

From that stubby perch he surprised me and flew to a spot a bit closer to shore where he showed off his goofy head feathers and long beak.

Nice captures of the often elusive Green Heron, Ellen. I love these little guys and find that they have more personality than Great Blue Herons.
Thanks, Mike! They do tend to be tucked into the undergrowth; I was rather surprised to see this one away from the edge of the pond.
What funny head feathers.. hahaha!
They do look comical with those feathers up, Liz!
That last shot is really good !
Thanks, I got a good look for a “butt-end” shot!
He’s so beautiful, lovely captures!
Thank you, Greta, they do have amazing colors!