Black Crowned Night Heron

I saw this usually nocturnal water bird in the bay at the botanical gardens today. A great egret here: https://365project.org/falcon11/365/2022-04-12

[Lynne]

You had a very successful day. Another nice capture.

[Esther Rosenberg]

Beautiful bird! Great shot.

[Jane Pittenger]

Awe detail in the feathers.pity re the cut off tail tip

[Rick]

Great capture. Really like seeing these birds.

[Allison Maltese]

@jgpittenger I do have a few with the tail in, but I liked the close-up and color of this shot better.

[Diana]

A stunning close up of this new to me bird. Love the details and water ripples.