It's Not Easy Being Green

June 28, 2026

My green heron friend had something to say! I imagine this is his story.

It’s not easy being (a) green (heron)…

And why do they call me “green” anyway? Do you see green?

…having to spend each day climbing through the rocks and leaves

when I think it could be nicer being bigger like egrets, or something more noticeable like that.

I still can’t believe he came this close; they usually stay more hidden. He clearly wanted to be SEEN.

He does have “extend-a-legs” though!

It’s not easy being (a) green (heron), it seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things…

“Clearly, I am not ordinary!”

…and people tend to pass you over ‘cause you’re not standing out like flashy booby’s diving in the water or preening on the shore.

“C’mon people, just look at me!”

But green’s the color of spring, and I have gorgeous yellow feet…

I mean, just look at those FEET!

…and I can dive and catch a fish…

This whole sequence deserves to be seen - I can’t believe I watched him do this!

Success!

…or stalk a waterfall, or extend my neck.

When green is all there is to be, it could make you wonder why…

Another great catch!

…but, why wonder? why wonder?

I’m green and I do fine…

I’m beautiful, and I think it’s what I want to be.

Farewell, silly green friend!

Hello friends! I said last week I rarely highlight one bird, but I couldn’t help but do it again this week. In fact, I photographed this green heron the same day I photographed the brown booby. He flew in squawking, as if to say, “HEY LADY, I’M JUST AS GOOD AS THAT BROWN FOOL!” Hence, my ode to one of my favorite - and possibly the funniest - bird. I hope you enjoyed it!

This week needed a rainbow with a smiley face!

With great thanks to the late Joe Raposo for his wonderful song, “Bein’ Green”. I love Kermit as much as I love green herons!)