Lunch time by danette

Lunch time

As luck would have it, I had to check a property over by the beach. No parking to be found as there was a seafood festival going on. I parked at my client's place and took some shots at the beach. Then I stopped at a park on the Intracoastal. This bird was within a few feet of me. After I watched him for a bit, he decided to get some lunch. I don't know what kind of bird he is.
Great shot! I think it's a Night Heron. Yellow crowned maybe?
April 27th, 2013  
My first thought was Black Crowned Night Heron but then I compared photos in my field guide. I think Drew is probably right. Nice capture, Danette !
April 27th, 2013  
Superb
April 27th, 2013  
Wonderful capture Danette.
April 27th, 2013  
Great capture!
April 27th, 2013  
@drewhuy Thanks for the info, Drew1 Do you know what he is eating? I see the shells all over.

@mjmaven Thanks, Shirley! Glad you all know your birds!

@lucypics @mittens @elisasaeter Glad you all liked my little bird. I have never seen one before.
April 27th, 2013  
Great shot...agree with Drew and Shirley. Very cool.
April 27th, 2013  
Lovely shot!
April 28th, 2013  
Great capture
April 28th, 2013  
Stunning image----the details are superb !!
April 28th, 2013  
Great shot, love the detail and lines.
April 28th, 2013  
Amazing capture Danette! Fav : )
April 28th, 2013  
Great capture.
April 28th, 2013  
Beautiful shot! Fav
April 28th, 2013  
Fantastic capture!!!
April 28th, 2013  
oh wow love the colours
April 28th, 2013  
"My what Big Eyes you have" Nice shot Danette.
April 28th, 2013  
Meg
odd eyes doesn't he have..great capture!
April 29th, 2013  
Wow! Nice shot Danette! FAV
April 29th, 2013  
Great POV, fantastic catch.
April 29th, 2013  
Fabulous close up shot! Beautiful!
April 29th, 2013  
Great capture. Nice detail of the feathers.
April 29th, 2013  
@annbo Thanks so much for the nice comment and fav!

@billsouth Thanks so much for the fav, Bill! Means so much.

@hollandcrew Thanks, Al! He does have really big eyes!

@megmills Yes, his eyes are what really fascinated me.

@lynnb @chrismarfil @bkbinthecity @jodimuli @dreams @henrir @scooter @demmie @bardejov @paintdipper @anazad511

Thank you all for your very nice comments. It was a lucky find. I have never been to this park before, though I pass it all the time. It was a new bird for me.

@rob257 Thanks so much for the comment and Fav, Rob!
April 29th, 2013  
Great shot, what a splendid looking bird
April 30th, 2013  
Jo
A fabulous shot.
April 30th, 2013  
Nice shot! We don't have such birds in the area I live in! Great moment you've catched, Danette!
May 1st, 2013  
Wow.Great capture.
May 3rd, 2013  
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