F/5.6, 1/500, ISO 400.
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron ( Juvenile )
Why was the baby strawberry crying?
Because her mom and dad were in a jam
Interesting Fact: Foraging birds stand still or slowly stalk crabs and other prey along shorelines, marshes, and fields. Once in striking range they lunge at their prey and seize it in their bill. They swallow small prey whole, but often shake apart, crush, or spear larger prey. They forage on their own, typically keeping other individuals at a distance of 15 feet or more. Courting Yellow-crowned Night-Herons make display flights around their colonies, sometimes with the neck conspicuously extended. Courting pairs make a neck-stretching display, slowly raising and then quickly pushing the head back between its shoulders, while fanning the long shoulder plumes. Males do this first and females sometimes follow. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-crowned_Night-Heron )
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Great pic! Have you ever heard their call? Sounds like blinds fluttering in the breeze!
I have not heard it, but one day I am hoping to come across it. Thank you very much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with us. Happy Blogging! 🙂
Wonderful photo. Loved the title. Made me smile. 🙂
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Wonderful image … 🙂
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Sweet little fledgling. I heard the sound the great blue heron makes last night. It was not what I expected.
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