Black-crowned Night Heron (1 Viewer)

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fmoore

Member

• Apr 21, 2004

• #1

Sunday, 3PM - Philadelphia USA. I guess I woke this fellow from his reveries of Saturday night revelling. He didnt seem to be in any great hurry to leave these sycamore branches over Pennypack Creek a half a mile or so from its connection with the Delaware River.

 

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KC Foggin

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• Apr 21, 2004

• #2

Very nice Fred. I have never had the good luck to find the night herons perched. Always wading around the waters and dipping their heads down just as the shutter snaps.

 

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pattianne

Well-known member

• Apr 23, 2004

• #3

Beautiful bird on handsome branches of the sycamore.. KC, I agree, it's difficult to find one perched and posing for you. Have a good weekend.

 

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Dave B Smith

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• Apr 23, 2004

• #4

Fred,
Nice shot. The Black-crowned Night Heron is a great looking bird and interesting to watch.

 

Screech

Well-known member

• Apr 23, 2004

• #5

Great shot Fred. I've never found one perched either. Usually, hunkered down looking dejected.
Pennypack was a nice birdy section back in the 70-80's. Hopefully it still is! Took a few trips while in the area to John Heinz site on the Delaware, found it to crowded for birding.