Black Crown Night Heron on the Harbourfront
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Black Crown Night Heron on the Harbourfront

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Rob'in'To

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on: July 24, 2010, 11:08:33 AM
I was down along the Harbourfront last Saturday (the 17th) and came across this Black Crowned Night Heron.  At first I thought he/she was injured but that was not the case...  it is a local resident of the marina and not too shy of people.

He looks a bit timid in this photo but there actually was a person sitting on either side of him.  I guess with a new comer arriving (myself and Angie) he got a bit cautious.



Once he got comfortable with our presence it was all fine and dandy.  I really wanted to sit down close to him but we had a boat to catch so I could only get a few photos in.



I like this one the best just because of the background.

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Reply #1 on: July 24, 2010, 11:46:57 AM
Awesome closeups! These guys are great :)
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Reply #2 on: July 24, 2010, 12:05:03 PM
Amazing shots Rob!
I'm surprised at how tame the bird is!
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Reply #3 on: July 24, 2010, 05:48:03 PM
heard about this guy 2 years ago.
i think his name is Charlie?
he's very very tame.
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Reply #4 on: July 24, 2010, 06:05:33 PM
Uh, can you get a little closer, please? My wife and I were vacationing in Honolulu recently where Black Crowned Night Herons were always hanging around the Koi ponds. I think once they focus in on good feeding areas, they don't seem to be too worried about the closeness of humans. Great photos!
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Reply #5 on: July 25, 2010, 06:42:07 PM
Very nice - I've never known them to be so open to people.
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Reply #6 on: July 25, 2010, 06:46:04 PM
Thanks.  It was a great surprise for us to see him.  I seldom get down that way but am more tempted to do so again soon.  I figure a Sunday morning stroll might be good in August.
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Reply #7 on: July 25, 2010, 08:53:48 PM
Great shots!
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Reply #8 on: July 25, 2010, 10:50:05 PM
Wow ... what super shots ... talk about up close n personal.  Wish more of them were that co-operative!  :D
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Reply #9 on: July 27, 2010, 09:13:14 PM
Thank you.  Me too!
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Reply #10 on: July 28, 2010, 05:28:42 PM
What a great and different opportunity.
Lucky you.
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Reply #11 on: July 30, 2010, 08:11:00 AM
Charlie?  :lol: That's cute. It was a pleasant surprise to see him and Rob was thrilled with his photos.
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Reply #12 on: July 30, 2010, 09:40:44 PM
Rob, great series of pics, nice close-ups, all we need now are the 3-D glasses.
Nice job.

Clemens 8)
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