Black-crowned night HERON
This HERON is most active at dusk and at night so I feel pretty lucky to have seen this one. I was actually photographing double-breasted cormorants nesting in some trees around the bay between Hamilton and Burlington, Ontario.
Black-crowned night HERON, crouched down and apparently concentrating on something
As you can see, it has short yellow legs. Not so easy to see in this light is the colour of its eyes: red.
I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE
I would have been dancing for joy if I had captured these shots.
ReplyDeleteI have never, ever, in my life seen a Black-crowned night Heron. Wonderful that you photographed him and wonderful for me to be able to see it here.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots and beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteWell done getting this close!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! I've never been as fortunate as you to capture an image of a heron so close as this.
ReplyDeleteWow! what a great shot, so close.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have this black-crowned heron in Florida that I know of...it's a beauty. I like the way its legs are gripping the branches of the tree.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find amongst all those cormorants! Super shots!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are awesome. Both birds seem to be deep in thought.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! I've never seen one like this...we only have Blue Herons here. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, that bird is very intent. I guess that's natural if eating depends on ability to concentrate.
ReplyDeleteCrouching to hide from your camera, EG! What a handsome heron!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of the heron! That's interesting about it being a night heron...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture & beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteXOXO Lola:)
Such a lovely subject!
ReplyDeletegreat shot!!
ReplyDeleteIncredible shots! What a striking bird...we have the blue herons here in the Northwoods.
ReplyDeleteHe is certainly a handsome dude!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! That is quite a pretty bird.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Superb photographs, EG. You got nice, clear, crisp portraits of your heron.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs!
ReplyDeleteHandsome bird!
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed at your bird shots. These are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteA handsome fellow...or lady.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I just started taking some shots of birds. I'm trying to figure out how to get closer (or buy a better lens for my camera). It is fun to get a good shot of them. I love the flowers in your yard--such a nice variety of kinds and colors. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. I hope you're doing alright in the heat wave we've read about.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular!!!! I have never seen this bird before. You got a one in a million shot. Frame it!!! MB
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, amazing post!
ReplyDeleteThis bird is adorable!
Léia
What a beauty; you should be very proud of this one! It's legs do seem out-of-proportion to its body!
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing photos of the Heron!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Photos of your herons! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a new one for me!
ReplyDeleteI love the photo and the red eyes would be just a little scary I would think!
You seem to have a talent for getting the most amazing shots!
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Great shots of the heron.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photography! How close were you to the bird?
ReplyDeleteInteresting coloring, with the red eyes and yellow legs. These are great photos!
ReplyDeleteI sometimes see them when I am on my walks in the mornings! They are beautiful birds, but I have never gotten as close as you have!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so excellent! A lovely post, for sure!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing capture.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the clarity of yours shots.
Really splendid.
Thanks for linking up!
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