This video from the USA says about itself:
21 November 2016
Black Crowned Night Herons roost low in trees during the day and then take of around dusk for a night of hunting. I was lucky to catch this beautiful bird taking off from its daytime roost. They are unusual for herons with short stout necks and short legs.
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Reblogged this on idealisticrebel and commented:
Beautiful bird Kitty. Hugs, Barbara
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Thanks for reblogging, Barbara!
Indeed! I have been privileged to see them several times; eg, a nesting colony in Suriname:
https://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2009/02/28/herons-sloth-monkeys-nickerie-river/
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It is very cool! Hugs, Barbara
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Thank you Barbara! Best wishes for you and your blog 🙂
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Thank you so much. Have a good weekend. Hugs, Barbara
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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