I think this is a Black-Crowned Night Heron, and I don't think we have them in Wisconsin - I took these photos in Florida.
I was amazed at how close he let me get.
And although I've shared this photo previously, I think this is a juvenile Night Heron.
Hi Lisa
ReplyDeleteLovely pics. The Black-Crowne Night Heron - I like him very much - really beautiful bird.
What beautiful macro's! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThat is just gorgeous!
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Gorgeous shots of the BC Night Herons.
ReplyDeleteThe black-crowned night heron is such a neat looking bird!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! What absolutely gorgeous photographs! I can't believe you got that close. Well done. Nothing like being in the right place at the right time, huh?? Bravo! ~karen
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!!! I am truly astounded. I am in absolute awe of these shots, I LOVE them!!!! Well done. I've never been able to get such a clear close up of birds like that, they always keep on *!#$ flying away ;)
ReplyDeletewow!! the black crowned night heron is just beautiful! what a wonderful capture. :)
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning photos! How fortunate that you were able to get so close!
ReplyDeleteI also cannot believe how close you were able to get. I really get excited when I see the Black Crowned Night Herron. I also just get to see them in Florida.
ReplyDeleteI just love your birdphotos! the heron looks great, would like to se that live
ReplyDeletethese are really stunning shots. Lisa...you've very good with the wildlife too! well done!
ReplyDeleteThe detail is amazing!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breathtaking! WOW - I love these Kerri! Herons are so beautiful. They remind me of old men; it's the way they hunch over like that!
ReplyDeleteHandsome bird! With a very intense look. Your bird shots are always top shelf!
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed at how close you manage to get.
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