Black-Crowned Night Heron Along Fort Macon Nature Trail
by Bob Decker
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Black-Crowned Night Heron Along Fort Macon Nature Trail
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Bob Decker
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Photograph - Photograph
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A Black-Crowned Night Heron, Nycticorax nycticorax, is perched in a dead tree along a,nature Trail in Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. These birds are stockier than the more common Egrets and Herons most envision. They have shoter bills, necks and legs. Night Herons are a bit more elusive and mysterious than their long-necked cousins. They feature a gray body, black wings and a black "crown" on the top of their head. They have distinctive, red eyes.
This mature adult was photographed along the Elliot Couse nature trail in Fort Macon State Park. This 3.5 mile hiking trail pass through maritime forest, salt marsh and dunes. One of the primier attractions along the Crystal Coast, in addition to wildlife viewing the park features hiking, swimming, and surf fishing. There is also a civil war era fort open for touring.
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August 14th, 2022
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Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2022 Featured Image Archive Discussion"!
Beryl Jasper
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