We have had one or two Green Herons off and on for at least 3 years, as opposed to Great Blues which seem to be here all the time. I like the Greens as there is no way they can eat as much as a Blue, plus they really cuss you out when you're at the pond with them. Our generic name for Green Herons is "Garp" from the call they make when taking off.

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-S. M. Stirling
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