Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Night Heron/World Birds

 Black-crowned night-heron #1

This medium-sized, stocky heron is the most widespread heron in the world but most of us rarely see any because they are most active from dusk through dawn. Their range includes five continents, excluding Australia and Antarctica.

Black-crowned night-heron #2

Like their cousin the great blue heron, they forage in shallow waters, feeding on crustaceans, fish, amphibians, insects. and small rodents.

I am linking to World Bird Wednesday.
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49 comments:

  1. AndyJune 26, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    This is a rare catch Camera Girl. I used to see them in Frenchman's Bay but they have been absent the last few years.

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  2. Judy June 26, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    That is cool, I have never seen one before...This is why I love blogging.

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  3. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJune 26, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Herons have such unusual eyes.

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  4. SnapJune 26, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I love Night Herons ... one of my favorites and I find them, most often in the Japanese Garden here ... so happy when I do. Love these shots!

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  5. KathyJune 26, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Love his bright beautiful eye!

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  6. MadSnapperJune 26, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    i have only seen one of these and he was in the shade and i got no photo. i love that first shot, the shadows on the heron, just beautiful

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  7. CloudyJune 26, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Wow, so einen schönen Reiher habe ich auch noch nie gesehen, toll...

    Lieben Gruß
    CL

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  8. TexWisGirlJune 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    you got some GREAT photos!

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  9. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJune 26, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Great photos! I've never seen one of these. Thanks for the info on them.

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  10. LindaJune 26, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    We were thrilled to see the night heron last year. I'm always on the lookout but haven't spotted one this year. Great photos.
    If you have time, there is a give away on my blog.

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  11. RohrerbotJune 26, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    One of my favorite birds to see out in the wild. They like to hide in the reeds but Herons make a greally great group of birds that are quite diverse in appearance. Beautiful pics up close! Love the red eyes!

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  12. RedPatJune 26, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I've never seen one of these either - have seen the yellow one in Florida but not this guy!

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  13. LowellJune 26, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    These are superb, EG! Wow! You maybe ought to become a pro bird photographer. Seriously!

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  14. cieldequimperJune 26, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Magnificent shots. I love the vivid eyes!

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  15. SpringmanJune 26, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    I love the shadow on heron number one, A classic!

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  16. DarlaJune 26, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Is it just me or is there something just the tiniest bit spooky looking about this bird? Beautiful but spooky.

    Darla

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  17. SaunJune 26, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Awesome, I have never seen one before. Thanks for sharing

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  18. mickJune 26, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Great photos - and yes! I found it in my Australian bird book. However, I have yet to see one!

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  19. Anni June 26, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    I remember the 1st time I saw one of these fantastic birds, I dropped my jaw wide open...the eyes...how they followed every move I made setting up my camera.

    Great images.

    MERLIN FALCON

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  20. Carole M.June 26, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    great closeups of the night-heron; interesting 'red' eyes

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  21. RoseJune 26, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    He is quite the handsome fellow, isn't he?

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  22. theconstantwalkerJune 26, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Great images of a stunning bird to see.. many thanks for sharing.

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  23. Brian KingJune 26, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    What gorgeous shots! I love the red eyes!

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  24. eileeninmdJune 26, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    I just love the Night herons! They are cool birds. Great shots.

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  25. Paul in Powell RiverJune 26, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    They are a gorgeous bird, and as you say, hard to capture with a camera. Well done!

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  26. KateJune 26, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    An unusual sighting of a beautiful bird...you are so adept at ts kind of photography.

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  27. LONDONLULUJune 26, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    These are more incredible captures, beautiful! (I've mainly glimpsed a giant blue heron around here, never this fellow...so cool!)

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  28. SnowcatcherJune 26, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    One of my most favorite birds, and you've captured such glorious shots!!!

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  29. JudyJune 26, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Awesome captures! I saw one, for a while, walking at 7 AM, but not in the last couple of years...

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  30. Tammie LeeJune 26, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    gorgeous portraits!

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  31. Connie SmileyJune 26, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    What a striking bird! Great shots!

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  32. RandyJune 26, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    He's a stout little thing.

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  33. JackJune 26, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Nice sots, EG. It is hard to think of this bird as common. I am not sure that I have ever seen one, unlike their cousins the blue herons, which are everywhere.

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  34. kayerjJune 26, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    that's a great shot! such an interesting looking bird.

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  35. MichelleJune 26, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Those are some crazy eyes! Love them!

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  36. Gillian OlsonJune 26, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Beautiful, love those eyes.

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  37. NatureStopJune 27, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Well captured!!!We had spotted them some years back but after the people filled the water part to build concrete stuff all the birds are gone...I feel so sad whenever I visit that place.Thanks for sharing.I really enjoyed your post.Have a great day!

    Shantana

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  38. DanJune 27, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    An interesting bird indeed, but those piercing red eyes are creepy.

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  39. Vores haveJune 27, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Great pictures you show of a beautiful bird. Wishing you a good day :)

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  40. SciaradaJune 27, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Ciao Camera girl, I am very impressed by the beautiful red eye!
    Have a good day!

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  41. Hilke BrederJune 27, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Nice shots! I bet those piercing red eyes can see well at night!

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  42. HansHBJune 27, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Great shots, awesome to see this heron!

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  43. Cezar and LéiaJune 27, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Please to meet you sweet bird, you are adorable!
    Great pictures EG, the first close up is wonderful!
    Léia

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  44. Misty DawnSJune 27, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Spectacular photos! I think all Herons are awesome birds!

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  45. Small City ScenesJune 27, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Wow!!! Super shots. Where did you find him? I have never seen one---and I look by golly!!! MB

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  46. KarenJune 27, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Terrific shots! Love the red eyes!

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  47. A Colorful WorldJune 28, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    A truly beautiful heron! I have never seen one before! Not even in photos. Kind've reminds me of a green heron, which I have seen in Va.

    Thanks for your well-wishes and prayers about my surgery!

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  48. StephanieJune 28, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    A very interesting looking bird. It must have made your day to see this rare one.

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  49. Mary Howell CromerJune 30, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    These are outstanding, just marvelous!

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