Black Crowned Night Heron

[IraRunyan]

While at the Viera Wetlands this morning, I noted a number of photographers shooting a flock of Egrets and Herons that were in a feeding frenzy in front of them. I noted that off to the side was a Black Crowned Night Heron, so I got out my tripod and took a few shots. The bird was behind some reeds but now and then a gust of wind would come up which blew the reeds down allowing me to get a shot.

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[Harryb]

Excellent captures Ira. :thumb

[Dennis Kaczor]

Nice captures Ira, hope to see these birds here very soon as well.