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YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON

 

 

We've seen yellow-crowned night herons before, when we were purposely out and about looking for birds, but this is the first one I've seen on our Canal.   I really expected it to fly before I could get my camera out.  

 
First sight

 

But instead, he seemed to want to pose for me.    

  


Profile left

 

Is this my best side?

 


Profile right

Or does this one show my white plume better?

  


Left framed

 And check out my  beautiful feather pattern.

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Spotted on an otherwise ordinary morning walk along the canal and sharing with WORLD BIRD WEDNESDAY,  the best birding on the web.  Thanks to Stewart.

 

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45 responses to “YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON”

  1. Lowell

    A very nice series, Sallie…and your close-ups are excellent. I’m not sure I’ve seen one of these – not in Ocala at least. Sometimes herons are quite skittish…maybe this one figured you had some fish in that box you were pointing at it! 🙂

  2. Annie

    Left side or right side, it’s sure this bird is always beautiful… Like your shots !

  3. orchid Miyako

    Dearest Sallie,
    Wow, marvelous shots of “yellow-crowned night heron”☆☆☆
    This wonderful guy seemed really posing for you (^_^)彡☆
    Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

  4. Ramblingwoods

    Great photos Sallie

  5. Kenneth Cole Schneider

    Very nice images! We have six nests next to our home and they are beautiful to watch.

  6. Linda

    Excellent photos! Excellent! You really got some nice shots…I have found photographing birds is a real skill!
    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
    http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

  7. craftygreenpoet

    what a handsome heron, such a fancy ‘hairdo’!

  8. Rainfield (雨田 Malaysia）

    That is a beautiful bird.

  9. Dana

    What a photogenic bird! Great shots. 🙂

  10. Lady Fi

    Wow! Lucky you. And what fabulous shots!

  11. Red Nomad OZ

    Hahaha! LOVE that pose!! Maybe he knew you wanted some good blog pix – and you sure got them!!!

  12. Wayne

    Isn’t that special? It always bums me out when a bird flies away before I can get my camera. He’s beautiful!

  13. katerchen

    egal Sallie..der ist von allen Seiten schön
    LG vom katerchen der einen schönen Tag wünscht

  14. Yogi

    Wow, what a capture!

  15. Carver

    These are fantastic shots. A beautiful bird and photographed so well.

  16. Denise

    Oh Sallie, these are fabulous photos of your night heron. Well done, such a great job on those close-ups.
    I also had to say how much your recent comment made me laugh, because you hit the nail on the head. We also keep forgetting our hats and now have quite a collection from various places we have visited. Thank you for the smile.
    Cheers,
    Denise
    An English Girl Rambles

  17. Pam

    Great up-close and personal shots Sallie. I’ve not had the pleasure of an encounter with a night heron yet.

  18. A Wondering Star

    Great photos and very nice to see the close-up of such a proud bird!

  19. Dave

    Great portraits. I enjoyed seeing this species in Venezuela, never got shots like these though so well done

  20. Carletta

    Wow Sallie!
    Excellent shots of this guy!
    So glad he posed for you.

  21. Sharon Wagner

    It is fun to see their face close-up. Nice captures today!

  22. Penny

    Good golly, he is magnificent and how lucky he waited for you to get your camera! I’m excited just seeing him here, Sallie. The last picture reminds me of an James John Audubon.

  23. Halcyon

    Funny looking guy!

  24. Crafty Gardener

    Gorgeous photos of the night heron. We have the black crowned night heron around here.

  25. Stewart M

    Wow, he (she?) does seem to like to have their photograph taken.
    I looked it up in a recently acquired book on herons – interesting bird.
    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW
    Stewart M – Melbourne

  26. Karen, Pixel Posts

    Fantastic portraits of this handsome bird Sallie! Wowsers!

  27. bettyl

    How wonderfully handsome he is!! I’ve never seen one before.

  28. Colin Huggins

    Could that be what could be a real “poser”.
    Sure seems to like having “his/her” photo taken.
    Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
    Weather: Wednesday 8.00am – sunny, BUT that if previous mornings are the norm will be rain by early afternoon.
    Umbrellas are a MUST here these days!!!

  29. Mary

    Great photos! Nice to see this bird so close!

  30. Eileen

    Sallie, they are cool birds to see. Pretty shots of the YC Night Heron!

  31. _CabinGirl

    Beautiful photos of this gorgeous bird!

  32. Dina J

    Nice catch! Great that they were so close to your home.

  33. Mick

    Great close-up photos and you were so lucky to have the bird that close to you.

  34. Karen

    Great shots Sallie, I really think animals like to pose a bit for the camera, sometimes.

  35. TexWisGirl

    absolutely marvelous shots of this bird! the only ones i’ve gotten were much further away and no where near as good!

  36. HansHB

    Lovely photos!

  37. Christian

    Interesting bird and beautiful photos.

  38. Kusum

    Wow! Those are lovely portraits!

  39. Phil (@anotherbirdblog)

    Hey that one really did pose up didn’t he? Are you sure he’s not tied down somewhere? Cracking pictures Sallie.

  40. EG CameraGirl , Canada

    Very cool. Apparently yellow-crowned night herons sometimes venture into Canada but I have NEVER been lucky enough to see one. 🙂

  41. Rajesh

    Beautiful bird. I have not seen them before.

  42. Boom & Gary

    Wow is he ever posing for you. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

  43. NatureFootstep Photo

    gorgeous shots of the Night Heron. Really love the last one. I saw this bird when I visited CostaRica and was stunned when I saw it. 🙂

  44. Pia, Sweden

    Wow, amazing photos of this nice little fellow!
    We don’t have these in our country, I think.
    It was very nice to see this, Sallie!
    Have a nice week! /Pia

  45. Hazel UK

    Wonderful bird portraits!

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