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Black-crowned Night-Heron
tetoneon

Black-crowned Night-Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)

A juvie, and you can tell by the yellow on the bill, and if you were able to seem them, large white spots on the wing coverts. The Yellow-crowned has tiny white spots and a black bill. The adults are an easier ID.
Habitat
cypress swamp
Location
East of Ft. Myers, Fl
Date taken
Feb. 2015
Scientific name
Nycticorax nycticorax
Equipment used
Canon 7d; 400mm f5.6
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What a great find Tee. A super picture you've taken of him too.

Very well done my friend.
 
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Opus Editor
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Captured in the perfect setting T and beautifully captured I might add.
 
Opus Editor
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A cracking closeup of this impressive Juvie, TN ... great work ... tfs ...
 
great info and capture of this gorgeous heron in a gorgeous setting to teto.many tfs.all the best margaret.
 

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