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
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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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