This black-crowned night heron is in mating plumage, sporting two long white plumes. Both sexes look alike (at least to me) but I believe this is a male given its larger size.
He was surveying the water when I spotted him but I moved on before I saw him catch anything.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 
August 17, 2017 at 4:51 pm
Such intensity in that gaze, Belinda. A superb shot!
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August 17, 2017 at 7:35 pm
Thanks very much Eliza!
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August 16, 2017 at 10:55 pm
Fabulous stance you have caught of this lovey bird!
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August 17, 2017 at 5:47 am
Thank you, he was positioned beautifully.
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August 16, 2017 at 6:55 pm
Love those breeding plumes — fantastic photo, Belinda. He looks intent on a future catch.
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August 16, 2017 at 7:38 pm
Thanks very much Jet!
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August 16, 2017 at 5:34 pm
Exquisite plumes! 🙂
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August 16, 2017 at 5:59 pm
A very handsome fellow!
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August 16, 2017 at 10:59 am
Wonderful image.
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August 16, 2017 at 3:23 pm
Thank you Adrian.
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August 16, 2017 at 9:26 am
That’s a great shot! Love the clarity!
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August 16, 2017 at 3:23 pm
Thank you!
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August 16, 2017 at 8:07 am
A beautiful, crisp shot, Belinda! Very nice composition with that stalking pose showing off his plumage.
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August 16, 2017 at 3:22 pm
Thank you Ellen. A most cooperative heron :).
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August 16, 2017 at 7:40 pm
Love it when they do that!
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August 16, 2017 at 8:03 pm
😊
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August 16, 2017 at 2:36 am
A wonderful picture!
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August 16, 2017 at 7:30 am
Thank you!
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