August 16, 2021

I am a juvenile Green Heron,

When I grow up I'll have fewer streaks

In addition, my feathers will show iridescent green

If I'm kind enough to give you a peak.

(Thanks again to my special guest photographer and sweetheart, David Simpson.)

Location: Convention Center, South Padre Island, TX

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Green_Heron/id

Photo © 2021 David Simpson, text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson