Nankeen Night Heron II

Tom Newman

Nankeen Night Heron II

Nankeen Night Heron taken at Melbourne Zoo, Australia.
The Nankeen Night Heron, Nycticorax caledonicus, also commonly referred to as the Rufous Night Heron, and in Melanesia as Melabaob, is a medium-sized heron. It is found throughout much of Australia except the arid inland, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Melanesia.

The Nankeen Night Heron stands about 60cm tall. It is not strictly nocturnal. It often feeds during the day, especially during wet weather. The bird is dependent on a diet of small fish, reptiles, insects and sometimes eggs. It can be seen around freshwater rivers, lakes, bulrushes, estuaries, harbours and in residential fishponds for goldfish.

The species breeds in the period from September to April, building a nest platform out of sticks. It nests communally, near water. Two to five light green eggs are laid, with a 22-day incubation followed by a 42-49 day fledging period.
Widespread throughout its large range, the Nankeen Night Heron is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Wikipedia
Nikon D300 lens: Nikkor 80-400mm
400mm, 1/160s, f/6.3, ISO: 800

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Nankeen Night Heron II by Tom Newman
Nankeen Night Heron II by Tom Newman
  • Margot Kiesskalt

    Margot Kiesskalt

    Fantastic clarity, exposure and composition – brilliant!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Margot for your generous comments, appreciated ;-)

  • Josie Eldred

    Josie Eldred

    Really excellent shot Tom, superb detail and clarity! Fabulous close-up.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Josie , appreciate your comments :-)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Josie, appreciate your comments :-)

  • Jay Ryser

    Jay Ryser

    The light! The detail! Very nice

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Jay :-)

  • Rainy

    Rainy

    Wonderful macro!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Rainy :-)

  • Bonnie Pelton

    Bonnie Pelton

    WOW AWESOME MACRO OF THIS BEAUTIFUL HERON !! :)))

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Bonnie for your generous comment :-)

  • jesika

    jesika

    St Focus smiled upon you with this shot, Tom, it’s perfectly perfect.
    j

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Jesika, St Focus prevailed over my constant companion Beelzebub blurry !

  • the6tees

    the6tees

    STUNNING… Outstanding Capture Tom,
    Great Info as well!!

  • Karen Scrimes

    Karen Scrimes

    Such a lovely portrait of the Heron, Tom. Superb!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Karen appreciated :-)

  • midzing

    midzing

    beautiful shot Tom,,, well done

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Wendy :-)

  • mspfoto

    mspfoto

    I don’t think I could ever get sick at looking at you images, yet another excellent shot.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks mark appreciate your comment :-)

  • Cheri McEachin

    Cheri McEachin

    This is freakin awesome, right down to the background…well done TOm!!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Cheri , appreciate your generous comments :-)

  • Deborah H. Benoit/Deb`s Photo Creations

    Deborah H. Ben...

    Superb clarity, exposer and composition!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Deborah , appreciated :-)

  • Magee

    Magee

    Such a exquisite shot Tom, and I noticed you have another one of him too. They are both as good as one another. Excellent photography!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Magee :-)

  • AngelPhotozzz

    AngelPhotozzz

    Wow beautiful capture!! So clear with great light and tones! Well done!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Angel appreciated :-)

  • Sheila Smith

    Sheila Smith

    Wow Tom this is excellent!!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Sheila :-)

  • Bunny Clarke

    Bunny Clarke

    What a beautiful capture. Beautiful colors and composition.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Bunny :-)

  • gypsygirl

    gypsygirl

    Beautiful capture, great details and colour.

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Tina, appreciated :-)

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    Wow, so beautiful.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Joy :-)

  • aquadrift

    aquadrift

    That’s what I call a portrait! Incredibly clean for an ISO of 800. Despite the f/6.3, the 400mm did a great job in blurring the background, which, by the way, is perfect for this subject’s color.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks aqaudrift, appreciate your comments. Great lens the 80-400 but the weight! groan ! I am thinking about the micro four thirds system for the future .

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    A fabulous capture – wonderful!!!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Lorilee appreciated :-)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Brilliant focus, colours and shallow depth of field, this is a very beautiful image!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Sharon , appreciated :-)

  • Shane Viper

    Shane Viper

    Very nice close up.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Shane :-)

  • Louise Robinson

    Louise Robinson

    Wonderful closeup.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Louise :-)

  • seawhisper

    seawhisper

    aww absolutely wonderful bird and a photo :)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Seawhisper :-)

  • Glenda Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    What a fantastic picture Tom ….suburb!!!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Glenda :-)

  • Ritva Ikonen

    Ritva Ikonen

    Love this shot! Great clarity, composition and details.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Ritva appreciated :-)

  • valzart

    valzart

    WoW! lovely capture sweetheART delightful ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Val:-)

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Outstanding Capture Tom.
    My Fav!

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Thanks Hans appreciated:-)

  • jchanders

    jchanders

    Great shot, ever so well composed!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks jchanders :-)

  • reflector

    reflector

    A very nice capture ! Great bird too !

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks James :-)

  • Redpopy

    Redpopy

    Lovely, beautiful, fantastic!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Redpopy :-)

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    Excellent!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Brendan :-)

  • Heike Nagel

    Heike Nagel

    Hi Tom,
    this a a fabulous image! Thanks for joining our groups Cards:animals and pets!

    Cheers, Heike

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Heike, good luck with the group :-)

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    Tom, this is such an exquisite capture….........you certainly have the knack for capturing the best bird images!!
    Love the clarity and comp in this work…...........
    cheers, Rosie :))))

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Rose, appreciate your comments:-)

  • micmac

    micmac

    Details are stunning,what a fantastic capture…BRAVO!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Micmac appreciated :-)

  • suefel48

    suefel48

    Absolutely stunning capture, Tom!!!..... :-))

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Sue :-)

  • Mika

    Mika

    Wow Tom! Gorgeous image! Congratulations on taking out the challenge in MBN! Your image will be the group avatar for the week :) – 29th July 2009

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Mika appreciated :-)

  • riverotter

    riverotter

    Congrats on your win Tom! This is one phenomenal animal portrait! Brilliant capture!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Emily, appreciate your comments :-)

  • Gina Cormier

    Gina Cormier

    A beauty. Congrats!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Gina :-)

  • LjMaxx

    LjMaxx

    Fantastic clarity-details.. I saw a few of these night Herons in Mexico last mth for the 1st time. Smaller than many of the Heron species I have seen local. . Beautiful photography Tom~

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks LjMaxx appreciated :-)

  • photo42

    photo42

    great job,super shot

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Photo42 :-)

  • Bradley Nichol

    Bradley Nichol

    • Nicely done Tom :-)

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Bradley :-)

  • Ken McElroy

    Ken McElroy

    Congratulations!

    Your image above was featured in our new group;

    300+ Go Long!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Many thanks for the feature Ken, much appreciated :-)

  • Nick Hunt

    Nick Hunt

    well done on feature, lovely shot.

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Nick :-)

  • CiaoBella

    CiaoBella

    excellent study of a very beautiful bird

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Ciao appreciated :-)

  • Margot Kiesskalt

    Margot Kiesskalt

    Congratulations on making the Top Ten in the Best Headshot challenge – well deserved!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Margot ;) ;)

  • Dave & Trena Puckett

    Dave & Trena P...

    great shot!!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Dave and Trena :-)

  • Macky

    Macky

    A beautiful profile with great detail, well done Tom!!

  • Tom Newman replied

    Thanks Macky appreciated :-)

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