Green Heron neck extending

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Green Heron neck extending #13826 03/14/08 12:20 AM 03/14/08 12:20 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Mesa, Arizona USA S Shutter Bubba OP Tracker
Shutter Bubba OP Tracker S Joined: Jan 2008 Mesa, Arizona USA	I happened to see this guy extending his neck, I just can't help but wonder where it all goes back into... Last edited by Shutter Bubba; 03/14/08 12:45 AM.

Re: Green Heron neck extending [Re: Shutter Bubba] #13827 03/14/08 10:04 AM 03/14/08 10:04 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Williamsburg, Va Joe Piotrowski Journeyman
Joe Piotrowski Journeyman Joined: Feb 2007 Williamsburg, Va	Yeah,its pretty impressive. But all herons do this to an extent. Look at this Black-crowned. Notice how the neck is s-shaped. Joe Piotrowski www.avipics.net

Re: Green Heron neck extending [Re: Joe Piotrowski] #13828 03/14/08 01:52 PM 03/14/08 01:52 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Nashville Tennessee Durwood Edwards Old hand
Durwood Edwards Old hand Joined: Dec 2006 Nashville Tennessee	Basically, it folds up its neck in an s-curve, and the fold is hidden by the feathers. Durwood Edwards www.joelton.org "Never miss a good chance to shut-up!" - Will Rogers