Village Creek Herons - Ft. Worth, TX (1 Viewer)

tramsey8

I know just enough about birds to sound stupid mos

• May 15, 2008

• #1

I'm thinking
1. Juvie Black-crowned Heron
2. color is kinda odd but maybe juvie Yellow-crowned Heron

 

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Jim M.

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• May 15, 2008

• #2

Exactly right on both counts. Nice comparison shots. Notice the black crowned has some yellow on the beak, as well as larger spots. The yellow crowned has an all-black bill with small spots, and is noticeably darker.

Best,
Jim

 

tramsey8

I know just enough about birds to sound stupid mos

• May 15, 2008

• #3

Thanks Jim! Can't believe I got them both right 8-P

The BCNH is another life bird from Village Creek... that makes 13 lifers in 3 outings totaling about 2 hours.
I wonder if they would let me pitch a tent & live there ||

 

jbm32206

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• May 16, 2008

• #4

Yeah, real good call...love the shot with it's lunch