Boat-Billed Heron
Uploaded: August 28, 2016 17:36:38 | Entered: August 28, 2016 17:37:35
A boat-billed heron catches prey by wading, then scooping it into its specialized bill, rather than spearing small fish as most herons do.
Essentially a shy and mysterious bird, the boat-billed heron is unlikely to be seen in the open during daylight hours, leaving cover only at dusk to feed throughout the night. As one of the most nocturnal species of herons, it spends its day sleeping completely hidden in the bushes.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 12800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: NIKON D750
Leslie McLain August 28, 2016
Beautiful capture and details, Kathy. #1667183Val Feldman August 28, 2016
Wonderful striking colors and feather detailing, Kathy! I've never seen the likes of this type of heron before and you mention in your (excellent) info that he's "essentially shy"...I think your image captures his shy nature perfectly! #11510528Candace M. Cleveland August 28, 2016
I have never seen one! Absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful info! #11510534Harvey A. Ravitch August 29, 2016
Such a beautiful capture, detail, lighting, composition, and subject. Love the added information! What texture! #11510576Patrick Rouzes August 29, 2016
Beautiful tones, textures, clarity & lighting, Kathy. A new one for me, and thanks for the great info. #11510609Terry Cervi September 01, 2016
A beautiful close-up of this unusual bird, Kathy! #11512214Carol L. Fowler September 02, 2016
What a beautiful bird! #11512703Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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