Black Crowned Night Heron landing on to nest site, Venice Rookery, Venice, Florida.

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Black Crowned Night Heron coming in to land on its nest site at Venice Rookery, Venice, Florida. This particular heron generally seen skulking around the undergrowth during daylight hours and comes out to feed at dusk. Usually hunched and inactive flies to feed at dusk. Eyes are red, legs yellowish or yellow green and pink when breeding.

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Size: 3900px × 2433px
Location: Venice Rookery, Venice, Florida, USA.
Photo credit: © David Cantrille / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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