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.”

Green Heron

A rather kingfishery pose.

Though they sure can stretch.

Distance and light cooperate here in displaying the greenish tinge to Butorides virescens, formerly called the Green-backed Heron.

Got or know of some young ones interested in plants? In or near Brooklyn? Then tomorrow’s Meet Your Green Neighbors walk for kids and their families at Green-Wood Cemetery is for you (and yours).

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