Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Very Green

Sweet baby Butorides virescens!

I tried to get all three of these fledgling Green Herons to pose together, but you’ve heard of herding cats? Imagine trying to herd fresh herons.

mthew

2 responses to “Very Green”

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