Continuing bird originally found yesterday by Vanessa Bonnyman & Melanie McCarthy. Smaller than GBHE with White thighs, white crescent on shoulder and light coloured overall. Major lifer!!! Observed from a distance with Burke Korol. This bird has been confirmed as a Grey heron by local experts and E-bird reviewers.
Beside Great Blue Heron for comparison.
Broad black stripe that extends from the eye to the black crest
Terrible picture through binoculars. 4 amongst a group of shorebirds. Dark legs and peak. Black on neck and belly.