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Yellow-crested night herons
Barbie Heid

Yellow-crested night herons (Nyctanassa violacea)

My yard guests woke up around sunset and are still in the process of nest-building. The male was gifting her with twigs, which she wove into the nest.
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Habitat
Salt and freshwater marshes, wetlands and coastal areas. (Range only in the Americas)
Location
Branford, Connecticut
Date taken
May 23, 2023
Scientific name
Nyctanassa violacea
Equipment used
Nikon D7100, Sigma 150-600mm
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/500, F6, ISO 800
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North America
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