Yellow-Crowned Night Heron in Pond

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Lipsec, Delaware
May 28th, 2022
This young Yellow Crowned Night Heron came flying out of the woods, across one of the Bombay pools, and landed on this tree stump in the middle of the pool. It was very early in the morning and the sun light had not yet made its way over the trees to illuminate the surrounding area. While sitting on a pool embankment so I could get low and at the same level as the resting heron, I took a series of shots. This was my favorite of the series. I love the contrast in the bird and how he is looking to his left across the water, the opposite direction of the open space of the image.
Jay Whipple

I am in my 50's and happily married with 5 daughters from our blended family. I became interested in photography just a few short years ago, much later in life than many but my passion is strong. I started out experimenting with scenic mountain shots, landscapes, flowers and anything nature as being outside is where I am happiest.

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