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Yellow Crowned Night Heron, Immature

Nyctanassa violacea

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36.9667, -76.1125

Field Notes

Description:

Their plumage - especially at their heads - will change when they 'grow up.' The last photo shows all three birds together.

Habitat:

Chesapeake Bay - rocks at Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel island - where restaurant is.

Notes:

Spotted at 7:15am. Three napping together.

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