11 May 2010

Waders on Wednesday-Yellow-crowned Night Heron



This adult yellow-crowned night heron (Nyctanassa violacea) was photographed while roosting in the natural Alligator Swamp exhibit at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, Anastasia Island, St. Augustine, Florida.  Both species of night herons roost here, particularly early in the spring season, but do not breed here.
Posted by Whimbrel Nature at 9:55 PM
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6 comments:

  1. Kerry12 May, 2010 02:26

    Lovely shot of the heron.

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  2. Kerri Farley12 May, 2010 05:46

    Quite a beauty!

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  3. Whimbrel Nature12 May, 2010 06:30

    Thanks Kerry and Kerri. I was so excited when I came in in the morning and found this one perched on the railing. It let me get quite close too, even as other people passed by to get to other parts of the boardwalk.

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  4. Debbie Miller @HooootOwl12 May, 2010 18:20

    Beautiful Elijah! I saw one a few years ago in Texas. Very exciting to be able to get so close.

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  5. Birding is Fun!12 May, 2010 20:55

    really a fantastic shot.

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  6. Whimbrel Nature12 May, 2010 21:43

    Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the image.

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