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Nycticorax nycticorax hoactli
Resting on a log during midday in its characteristic hunched-over posture. White plume is visible. Looks kind of sly.
Seen in a swamp at Big Cypress National Preserve.
Saw many fish in the water and some alligators nearby. Highly productive ecosystem.
Spotted on Dec 20, 2015
Submitted on Apr 15, 2019
2 Comments
It must have been a memorable first sighting for you. Thanks for sharing that, Tukup. My pleasure.
This picture brought back memories. As a young kid in NW Iowa, this was the first "exotic" bird I saw in the grove on our farm. It really got me into bird ID. Thanks for sharing. This is a great shot.