Green Heron - Photo: LeShun Smith

Green Heron

Butorides virescens


Status:

Common resident. Naturally colonized in 1990s, first observed nesting in 2002.


Local Habitat:

Ponds, marshes and sheltered coves.


Habits:

Nest in spring and summer, usually laying four eggs


Commonly Seen:

Paget Marsh, Spittal Pond