I've gone back several times since my initial post about finding the unexpected Green Heron chicks in a willow tangle at our local park pond here in KY.


This is an adult, perched at a favorite spot a short hop away from the willows, prior to committing to feeding the chicks.

GRHE_Perch_06Aug2021_108 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr


Flying in to the anxiously awaiting chicks:

GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_072 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr


It is first come, first served, this time. The chick clamps onto the parent's beak, and when opened the food transfer is made.

GRHE_FeedingChicks_06Aug2021_074 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr


The others close in on the parent, not everyone gets fed every time.

GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_079 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr


The chaos doesn't last long, and the adult makes a getaway!

GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_081 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr


Total time from fly-in to getaway was approximately 4 minutes.


Marshall

I've gone back several times since my initial post about finding the unexpected Green Heron chicks in a willow tangle at our local park pond here in KY.


This is an adult, perched at a favorite spot a short hop away from the willows, prior to committing to feeding the chicks.

GRHE_Perch_06Aug2021_108 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr


Flying in to the anxiously awaiting chicks:

GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_072 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr


It is first come, first served, this time. The chick clamps onto the parent's beak, and when opened the food transfer is made.

GRHE_FeedingChicks_06Aug2021_074 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr


The others close in on the parent, not everyone gets fed every time.

GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_079 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr


The chaos doesn't last long, and the adult makes a getaway!

GRHE_FeedingTime_06Aug2021_081 by Marshall Smith, on Flickr


Total time from fly-in to getaway was approximately 4 minutes.


Marshall