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He's a beauty and that's a great shot. Apparently, it's a GREEN Heron, but I'm not sure where the GREEN part comes into it?
This LINK appears to show one (2nd pic down).
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Don, 'gerryp' provided you with ans answer. I couldn't give you the answer as that type of herons are, as far as I know, in my country unknown. You've made again a beautiful capture! Regards, Cornelius
I was confused and thought that I had commented on this one already...but looked closer and realized I had seen it in the new images booth...the colors you have grabbed and given us here are unusual and unique..great job.