Waiting ever so patiently to approach the edge of a creek we watched this black Crowned Night Heron sneak up to the edge but to his chagrin we had better luck watching him than he did fishing. Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge in Walden, CO.
Waiting ever so patiently to approach the edge of a creek we watched this black Crowned Night Heron sneak up to the edge but to his chagrin we had better luck watching him than he did fishing. Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge in Walden, CO.
nature has no boss 
I have never seen this type of heron…what a beauty!!!
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Hi Tammy, I agree they are wonderful birds. Hope you are having a fine day.
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I love these birds. We get plenty of Yellow-crowned’s, but I have to HUNT for Black-crowned’s as we usually only see them as flyovers. He’s a beaut, Mike!
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Hi Shannon, we see the opposite here with the yellow crowned being very very rare to see. They are fun to see and watch. Hope you have a great day.
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What an unusual looking bird.
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Hi Miriam, they are unusual and have so many interesting things about them. The black crown and long feathers on their heads. Hope you are having a great day.
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Thanks Mike. Just woke up here. The start of Thursday morning in Melbourne!
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Hi Miriam, well then good day.
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Aw, great shot, Mike. I really miss these birds. We used to have them, but with drought, they all disappeared. They are so cool! Thanks for reminding me of my old friends.
Peace
Mary
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Hi Mary, hope the drought ends soon for you guys and the herons return. They are so interesting to look at and observe hunting. Hope your day is going well.
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Excellent photo. Great bird, we don`t have herons here in far away Finland.
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Thanks and I have always wanted to visit Finland and hope to make it there soon. I can understand your not having Herons being so far north. Thanks for the feedback as we really appreciate it and have a wonderful day.
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Nice capture.
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Thanks Laura.
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Beautiful. It’s always a joy to watch wading birds.
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Hi and thanks for the feedback. I agree it is a pleasure to observe wading birds fishing. So patient and calm.
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