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Yellow-crowned night heron.jpg
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Yellow-crowned night heron.jpg (Nyctanassa violacea)

This is the first time I've seen--and photographed--one of these birds. It posed nicely for its portrait.
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Habitat
Near lakes in a suburban neighborhood
Location
Greater Dallas, Texas, area
Date taken
May 25, 2022
Scientific name
Nyctanassa violacea
Equipment used
Pentax K-S2; Sigma 170-500mm lens at 430mm
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/250th second; f/6.7; ISO 800
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Stanley Jones
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Fabulous close-up of this beautiful night heron standing tall and in the open. First-rate MlynchbKy!
 

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