On a drive around Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, I saw a sleepy Black-crowned Night-Heron right by the side of the road. It watched me warily but did not fly away immediately.
Another shot before it flew away.
This page header photo is from an image taken in July of this year.
bluebrightly said:
Oh those expressions are just the best!! The first one is really funny, actually. I love night herons – they are characters, aren’t they? Fabulous!
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neihtn2012 said:
In that first one, he just woke up as I approached and brought his nap to an end. 🙂
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bluebrightly said:
Oh, that explains the expression – it really is priceless. Please think about printing this one!
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Julie@frogpondfarm said:
Handsome bird … he looks like he has something on his mind
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neihtn2012 said:
It was napping, and I probably interrupted his nap!
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Spectacular shots, Hein! I love those pretty eyes!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Donna! Those eyes are indeed one of their most noticeable features.
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Emma Cownie said:
You have caught his ruby eye beautifully.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Emma!
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de Wets Wild said:
Astounding that he’s so comfortable in the open in the daytime! Obviously he knows he has nothing to fear from you, Hien.
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neihtn2012 said:
It did eventually fly away when I restarted my car. 🙂
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T Ibara Photo said:
He is very handsome 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
That he is!
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dweezer19 said:
They are so beautiful and elusive.
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neihtn2012 said:
That may be because they are mainly nocturnal herons. Once in a while I see one like the above, out in the open, in daylight.
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dweezer19 said:
I did in Florida only twice and once, oddly enough, was a the beach!
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quietsolopursuits said:
Great details, great lighting, excellent images!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jerry! He was no more than 20 ft away.
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Eliza Waters said:
That red eye is amazing – so unusual!
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neihtn2012 said:
Their eyes are yellow when they are young, and become red when they become adults.
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RV John said:
A beauty Hien, you nail the detail on this one excellent!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you John!
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