Black-Crowned Night Heron

Another member of the heron family found at Gatorland Rookery is the Black-Crowned Night Heron. A stocky little bird, it is often found hunched and inactive, making it relatively easy to get quite close. The first birds I photographed were high up in a tree, along with the Cattle Egrets previously posted.

Black Crowned Night HeronGatorland, Florida, USA

Black Crowned Night HeronGatorland, Florida, USA

Black Crowned Night HeronGatorland, Florida, USA  

Black Crowned Night HeronGatorland, Florida, USA

  Black Crowned Night HeronGatorland, Florida, USA   

Black Crowned Night HeronGatorland, Florida, USA

Black Crowned Night HeronGatorland, Florida, USA

Later in the morning I was able to get close to a couple of birds and fill more of the frame with the bird. I love it's striking red eye.

Black Crowned Night HeronGatorland, Florida, USA

Black Crowned Night HeronGatorland, Florida, USA