We've seen yellow-crowned night herons before, when we were purposely out and about looking for birds, but this is the first one I've seen on our Canal. I really expected it to fly before I could get my camera out.
But instead, he seemed to want to pose for me.
Is this my best side?
Or does this one show my white plume better?
And check out my beautiful feather pattern.
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Spotted on an otherwise ordinary morning walk along the canal and sharing with WORLD BIRD WEDNESDAY, the best birding on the web. Thanks to Stewart.
A very nice series, Sallie...and your close-ups are excellent. I'm not sure I've seen one of these - not in Ocala at least. Sometimes herons are quite skittish...maybe this one figured you had some fish in that box you were pointing at it! :)
Posted by: Lowell | June 05, 2013 at 10:08 AM
Left side or right side, it's sure this bird is always beautiful... Like your shots !
Posted by: Annie | June 01, 2013 at 11:29 PM
Dearest Sallie,
Wow, marvelous shots of "yellow-crowned night heron"☆☆☆
This wonderful guy seemed really posing for you (^_^)彡☆
Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid Miyako | May 30, 2013 at 10:46 PM
Great photos Sallie
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | May 30, 2013 at 07:01 PM
Very nice images! We have six nests next to our home and they are beautiful to watch.
Posted by: Kenneth Cole Schneider | May 30, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Excellent photos! Excellent! You really got some nice shots...I have found photographing birds is a real skill!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com
Posted by: Linda | May 30, 2013 at 10:45 AM
what a handsome heron, such a fancy 'hairdo'!
Posted by: craftygreenpoet | May 30, 2013 at 08:58 AM
That is a beautiful bird.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田 Malaysia） | May 30, 2013 at 07:02 AM
What a photogenic bird! Great shots. :)
Posted by: Dana | May 30, 2013 at 06:01 AM
Wow! Lucky you. And what fabulous shots!
Posted by: Lady Fi | May 30, 2013 at 05:58 AM
Hahaha! LOVE that pose!! Maybe he knew you wanted some good blog pix - and you sure got them!!!
Posted by: Red Nomad OZ | May 30, 2013 at 04:20 AM
Isn't that special? It always bums me out when a bird flies away before I can get my camera. He's beautiful!
Posted by: Wayne | May 30, 2013 at 03:13 AM
egal Sallie..der ist von allen Seiten schön
LG vom katerchen der einen schönen Tag wünscht
Posted by: katerchen | May 29, 2013 at 11:31 PM
Wow, what a capture!
Posted by: Yogi | May 29, 2013 at 08:10 PM
These are fantastic shots. A beautiful bird and photographed so well.
Posted by: Carver | May 29, 2013 at 06:39 PM
Oh Sallie, these are fabulous photos of your night heron. Well done, such a great job on those close-ups.
I also had to say how much your recent comment made me laugh, because you hit the nail on the head. We also keep forgetting our hats and now have quite a collection from various places we have visited. Thank you for the smile.
Cheers,
Denise
An English Girl Rambles
Posted by: Denise | May 29, 2013 at 02:27 PM
Great up-close and personal shots Sallie. I've not had the pleasure of an encounter with a night heron yet.
Posted by: Pam | May 29, 2013 at 02:18 PM
Great photos and very nice to see the close-up of such a proud bird!
Posted by: A Wondering Star | May 29, 2013 at 10:47 AM
Great portraits. I enjoyed seeing this species in Venezuela, never got shots like these though so well done
Posted by: Dave | May 29, 2013 at 07:58 AM
Wow Sallie!
Excellent shots of this guy!
So glad he posed for you.
Posted by: Carletta | May 29, 2013 at 07:32 AM
It is fun to see their face close-up. Nice captures today!
Posted by: Sharon Wagner | May 29, 2013 at 06:58 AM
Good golly, he is magnificent and how lucky he waited for you to get your camera! I'm excited just seeing him here, Sallie. The last picture reminds me of an James John Audubon.
Posted by: Penny | May 29, 2013 at 06:48 AM
Funny looking guy!
Posted by: Halcyon | May 29, 2013 at 05:31 AM
Gorgeous photos of the night heron. We have the black crowned night heron around here.
Posted by: Crafty Gardener | May 29, 2013 at 05:14 AM
Wow, he (she?) does seem to like to have their photograph taken.
I looked it up in a recently acquired book on herons - interesting bird.
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW
Stewart M - Melbourne
Posted by: Stewart M | May 29, 2013 at 04:21 AM
Fantastic portraits of this handsome bird Sallie! Wowsers!
Posted by: Karen, Pixel Posts | May 28, 2013 at 05:48 PM
How wonderfully handsome he is!! I've never seen one before.
Posted by: bettyl | May 28, 2013 at 05:05 PM
Could that be what could be a real "poser".
Sure seems to like having "his/her" photo taken.
Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
Weather: Wednesday 8.00am - sunny, BUT that if previous mornings are the norm will be rain by early afternoon.
Umbrellas are a MUST here these days!!!
Posted by: Colin Huggins | May 28, 2013 at 03:18 PM
Great photos! Nice to see this bird so close!
Posted by: Mary | May 28, 2013 at 02:39 PM
Sallie, they are cool birds to see. Pretty shots of the YC Night Heron!
Posted by: Eileen | May 28, 2013 at 02:38 PM
Beautiful photos of this gorgeous bird!
Posted by: _CabinGirl | May 28, 2013 at 02:36 PM
Nice catch! Great that they were so close to your home.
Posted by: Dina J | May 28, 2013 at 02:34 PM
Great close-up photos and you were so lucky to have the bird that close to you.
Posted by: Mick | May 28, 2013 at 02:04 PM
Great shots Sallie, I really think animals like to pose a bit for the camera, sometimes.
Posted by: Karen | May 28, 2013 at 02:00 PM
absolutely marvelous shots of this bird! the only ones i've gotten were much further away and no where near as good!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | May 28, 2013 at 01:45 PM
Lovely photos!
Posted by: HansHB | May 28, 2013 at 01:11 PM
Interesting bird and beautiful photos.
Posted by: Christian | May 28, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Wow! Those are lovely portraits!
Posted by: Kusum | May 28, 2013 at 12:22 PM
Hey that one really did pose up didn't he? Are you sure he's not tied down somewhere? Cracking pictures Sallie.
Posted by: Phil (@anotherbirdblog) | May 28, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Very cool. Apparently yellow-crowned night herons sometimes venture into Canada but I have NEVER been lucky enough to see one. :)
Posted by: EG CameraGirl , Canada | May 28, 2013 at 11:09 AM
Beautiful bird. I have not seen them before.
Posted by: Rajesh | May 28, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Wow is he ever posing for you. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | May 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM
gorgeous shots of the Night Heron. Really love the last one. I saw this bird when I visited CostaRica and was stunned when I saw it. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | May 28, 2013 at 10:25 AM
Wow, amazing photos of this nice little fellow!
We don't have these in our country, I think.
It was very nice to see this, Sallie!
Have a nice week! /Pia
Posted by: Pia, Sweden | May 28, 2013 at 10:21 AM
Wonderful bird portraits!
Posted by: Hazel UK | May 28, 2013 at 10:15 AM