Black-Crowned Night Heron

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© Donald Garrett
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UploadedJuly 14, 2011
TakenJune 15, 2011
MakeNikon Corporation
ModelNIKON D60
Exposure1/500 sec at f/6.3
FlashNo Flash
Focal Length200 mm
ISO200
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There was a small flock of these Black-Crowned Night Herons at the base of Douglas Dam, waiting for a meal of fresh fish. French Broad River in NE Tennessee
☺Thanks to Judy Wanamaker for identifying this bird!

15 responses

  • Judy and Wayne Wanamaker

    Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (14 Jul 2011):

    A great capture of this beautiful bird, Don!

  • tania medina

    tania medina gave props (14 Jul 2011):

    Love it! Nice composition, rich in textures, beautiful bird.

  • Iztok Urh

    Iztok Urh gave props (14 Jul 2011):

    great capture!

  • Suzanne McGeady

    Suzanne McGeady said (14 Jul 2011):

    The anticipation is all over him! Hope he got his feed of fish.

  • Sonia Adam Murray

    Sonia Adam Murray   gave props (14 Jul 2011):

    Perfect!

  • Ann Reece

    Ann Reece gave props (15 Jul 2011):

    Excellent capture of the Black-Cowned Night Heron! Judy knows her birds and has helped me to identify a bird or two : )

  • Regenia Brabham

    Regenia Brabham gave props (16 Jul 2011):

    What a great shot!!! I have never seen one of these guys! He is beautiful!

  • Christopher J Chalk

    Christopher J Chalk gave props (16 Jul 2011):

    Beautiful capture, Don. Love the light and detail!

  • Andrea Petersen

    Andrea Petersen gave props (16 Jul 2011):

    I think the Heron is posing for you..Beautiful shot!

  • Mary Brown

    Mary Brown   gave props (17 Jul 2011):

    I've never seen this bird either. Great capture.

  • Steven Schutz

    Steven Schutz gave props (20 Jul 2011):

    What is a night Heron doing out during the day?...atleast we know its not a vampire...great shot...

  • Ram Baires

    Ram Baires said (23 Jul 2011):

    Great shot, excellent capture

  • jaume Morera Barreda

    jaume Morera Barreda   said (26 Jul 2011):

    Love it!!!! excellent capture

  • Dunja Kolar

    Dunja Kolar gave props (26 Jul 2011):

    great photo

  • Deborah Downes

    Deborah Downes   gave props (31 Jul 2011):

    Great capture. Love how the color of his eye pops.

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