Friday, May 7, 2010

Black-Crowned Night Heron

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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.

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I was amazed at how close he let me get.

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And although I've shared this photo previously, I think this is a juvenile Night Heron.

16 comments:

  1. Hi Lisa
    Lovely pics. The Black-Crowne Night Heron - I like him very much - really beautiful bird.

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  2. What beautiful macro's! Well done!

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  3. Gorgeous shots of the BC Night Herons.

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  4. The black-crowned night heron is such a neat looking bird!

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  5. OMG!! 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

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  6. WOW!!!!!! 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 ;)

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  7. wow!! the black crowned night heron is just beautiful! what a wonderful capture. :)

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  8. Simply stunning photos! How fortunate that you were able to get so close!

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  9. I 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.

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  10. I just love your birdphotos! the heron looks great, would like to se that live

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  11. these are really stunning shots. Lisa...you've very good with the wildlife too! well done!

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  12. Absolutely 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!

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  13. Handsome bird! With a very intense look. Your bird shots are always top shelf!

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  14. I'm always amazed at how close you manage to get.

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