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Black-headed Heron

Ardea melanocephala

Description:

Spotted on my way home from work. Stopped to take photos, but it took wing and there was only one usable shot.

Habitat:

Favour open grassland; often near, but not dependant on wetlands. Throughout South Africa.

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2 Comments

Johan Heyns
Johan Heyns 11 years ago

Thanks

Tere R
Tere R 11 years ago

Beautiful shot

Johan Heyns
Spotted by
Johan Heyns

Midvaal Local Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa

Spotted on May 16, 2012
Submitted on May 16, 2012

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