Nycticorax nycticorax Black-crowned Night-Heron Juvenile

    The illustrated specimen was photographed as it sat on a fishing pier in the St. Johns River at the Lions Club Boat Ramp in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida on 8/6/2011. It was but one of many in the area looking for an easy meal.

Nycticorax nycticorax Black-crowned Night-Heron Juvenile