While dozens of Black-crowned Night Herons have paired up for mating, this lone Yellow-crowned Night Heron appears to be looking for love with anyone who will take him. I understand cross breeding does happen, so it might only be a matter of time before our bachelor gets a rose.
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Lincoln Park Zoo
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Courtship Display/Mating, In or By Water
Rare (For the Location)? Yes
- Created Timestamp04/12/2021 21:59:19
- CameraILCE-9M2
- Aperture9
- Focal Length840
- Iso250
- Shutter Speed1/1000
Beautiful closeup of the BCNH – nicely cropped to catch all of its trailing plume.
Thanks Mike. It’s a stunning bird. I hope you go soon to see it.
Kool kisser!
What a great looking face!