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I’m 90% sure that this is a juvenile yellow crowned night heron, but if anyone knows for sure I would appreciate your letting me know, right or wrong. Shot at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Homosassa, Florida.
Canon EOS Rebel XSi/450D, Canon 55-250 lens at 171 mm
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Having lived most of my life in the northeast U.S., I am enjoying retired life in sunny Florida. I enjoy photographing many different kinds of things, but especially flowers and animals, including the beautiful birds found here in Florida. I am currently using a Canon EOS Rebel XSi/450D camera, a Canon 55-250 mm telescopic zoom lens, and a Sony P10 Cyber-shot digital camera. My newest acquisition is a Canon PowerShot SX260 HS, a point and shoot which I will be carrying in my purse.
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Wonderful capture Dot! Love the colors and patterns in the plumage!
Thanks, Diane!
– AuntDot
OMG! This is fabulous Love the art work as well as this gorgeous bird…laura
Thank you so much, Laura! Such a nice comment!
– AuntDot
Sweet shot of a pretty bird; like your presentation.
Thanks very much, Judy!
– AuntDot
I don’t know, Dot. It could be a juvenile. It is the general shape, but the plumage is wrong for an adult yellow headed night heron. Regardless, it is a great capture.
Thanks, Judy. There is one just like this that is labeled a juvenile in Google images. Still not sure…hope someone can tell me for certain.
– AuntDot
In doing some more research, I’m pretty sure this is the juvenile yellow crowned night heron. I haven’t seen anything else with those feather markings. Most that I’ve seen in pics have their necks extended, but that doesn’t mean anything, I don’t think.
– AuntDot
what a great shot!! :) love your treatment!
Many thanks for your lovely comment, Linda!
– AuntDot
Lovely work Dot, he is a little beauty.
Thank you, Andrea. Much appreciated!
– AuntDot
Great work, Dot… Cute little fellow..
Thanks a million, Carol!
– AuntDot
very nice shot Dot. It definitely looks like a juvenile heron to me
Thanks much, Dave! I’m pretty sure that’s what it is, and not the black crowned one.
– AuntDot
Beautiful bird..and love this presentation!
Aw, thanks Gena! I thought it needed a little bit more than sand in the background, yet something simple. Glad you like it!
– AuntDot
Fantastic detail and presentation Dot!!!! Magnificent xxx
Ah, you’re so kind, Cookie! Thanks so very much!!
– AuntDot