Yellow Crowned Night Heron...

[jprzybyla]

As I mentioned in a previous post of a sunrise recently I was on Sanibel Island, Florida. That island is home to the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is made up mostly of Mangrove islands and the open water between them. This bird frequents the mangrove thickets. This is the first time I photographed this bird, my first impression looking through the viewfinder was... what a large orange eye. Since this bird does much of it's hunting at night a large eye would definitely be an advantage. C&C welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

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[terrib]

Lovely! I like the last 3 the best because the background isn't as busy. Especially love #3 because of the colors. What beautiful feathers!

[dje]

Fantastic set of shots Joe. You've really nailed it with clarity and exposure - and what an interesting bird.

Dave

[jeeperman]

Great series Joe! All are nice but I like 4 and 5 for the color, clarity and the fact he has his meal.

[Bobobird]

What a beautiful bird. Glad you managed to grab a couple of very good shots.

[jamn4ex]

well presented! like 4 best. I agree with Bobo what a beautiful bird. thanks for sharing.

[botspur]

Well done Joe and thanks for posting a nice series of images of a bird I've never seen but now I know is out there.

[jprzybyla]

Lovely! I like the last 3 the best because the background isn't as busy. Especially love #3 because of the colors. What beautiful feathers!

Thanks Terri, I appreciate you taking time to view and comment on my images. It is a beautiful bird, wonderful color and texture in the feathers.

[jprzybyla]

Fantastic set of shots Joe. You've really nailed it with clarity and exposure - and what an interesting bird.

Dave

Thanks Dave, your comments are apreciated. The birds were close, the lighting wonderful which enhanced and allowed the clarity and exposure. A very interesting bird, first time I have seen and photographed it in Florida.

[jprzybyla]

Great series Joe! All are nice but I like 4 and 5 for the color, clarity and the fact he has his meal.

Thanks Paul, I have been wondering where you have been. Many of your birds must be migrating now. Keep shooting my friend.

[jprzybyla]

What a beautiful bird. Glad you managed to grab a couple of very good shots.

Thanks Bobo, I appreciate you taking time to look and comment. Keep shooting my friend.

[jprzybyla]

well presented! like 4 best. I agree with Bobo what a beautiful bird. thanks for sharing.

Thanks James, very much appreciated.

[jprzybyla]

Well done Joe and thanks for posting a nice series of images of a bird I've never seen but now I know is out there.

Thanks Clive, your comment and viewing are very much appreciated. Love your images of african wildlife also. Keep shoothing my friend.