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Yellow-crowned night heron
Nyctanassa violacea
36.8868, -76.008
Field Notes
Description:
This was a beautiful juvenile specimen with its long legs, white spots on its upper wings, white streaking on its long neck, stout bluish bill, and bright orange and black eyes.
Habitat:
This specimen of heron is found along the East Coast of the U. S. south of New York and throughout much of the Southeast U. S.
Notes:
This heron's behavior was characteristic of the species, as it was seen walking along mud flats on a creek that leads to brackish water. It was doing what herons do, hunting for crabs and small fish. This heron was seen when on a hike in First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 26, 2013
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