Against the wind, this Green Heron (Butorides virescens) looked like it was facing into a strong headwind and running against the wind early Monday morning at Huntley Meadows Park. In fact, the air was calm and the wind-blown, tousled look was merely a grooming choice by the heron as it prepared for the new day.
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Mike Powell 
Some herons have beautiful colors and textures in their feathers and this looks like one of them.
Great shot.
These little guys just showed up here a couple of weeks ago. They’re the bird I most often see at work (apart from grackles and sea gulls) and they are delightful. They “fluff” themselves more than any bird I know!
It’s great to hear that you have active, visible green herons too. I look forward to their return each spring, along with egrets, which I haven’t yet seen. Both of those species, unlike the Great Blue Heron, leave my area for the winter.
He’s just a funky punk.
terrific shot, Mike!
Thanks, Sue.