A few years ago, I encountered a Green Heron fishing in a shaded mountain stream within Grenada’s rainforest, its rich chestnut colors glimmering in the dappled sunlight. Suddenly, it took flight with a loud, irritated squawk that shattered the monotonous sounds of the rushing creek. This was my first glimpse of the bird. Later, I… Continue reading Green Heron – The fisherman
Category: Wetland Birds
Identifying Little Egrets in the Caribbean
Recently, I watched a Little Egret foraging along the shore in Grenada – its beautiful form shone in the midday sun as it moved gracefully along the surf line, catching small crustaceans stirred up by the waves. a recent coloniser Found in the warmer regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa, the Little Egret is a… Continue reading Identifying Little Egrets in the Caribbean
Encountering the Great Blue Heron in Grenada’s Wetlands
LA SAGESSE Before its destruction, La Sagesse featured a salt pond, a mangrove forest and a peaceful crescent-shaped beach with golden sand and tall palm trees, surrounded by lush vegetation that created a sense of seclusion. Its salt pond and mangrove forest were important bird sanctuaries in the southern Lesser Antilles, particularly for migratory birds.… Continue reading Encountering the Great Blue Heron in Grenada’s Wetlands
The Great Egret: a symbol of hope
Standing at an imposing height of three feet, the Great Egret ranks second in size only to the Great Blue Heron. In specific areas of the Caribbean, it might be confused with the Great White Heron, a variant of the Great Blue Heron. However, the Great White Heron is identifiable by its shorter yellow legs,… Continue reading The Great Egret: a symbol of hope
The Yellow-Crowned Night Heron: a ruby-eyed beauty
Our neighbours have interesting habits; they stay up all night, chatting in a foreign language and making loud calls late at night. At sunrise, they greet the new morning cheerfully, with ruffled feathers and charming smiles. Our neighbours are not your usual residents; they are a small group of about six Yellow-Crowned Night Herons (Nyctanassa… Continue reading The Yellow-Crowned Night Heron: a ruby-eyed beauty
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