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Yellow Crowned Night Heron, Immature

Nyctanassa violacea

Description:

Their plumage - especially at their heads - will change when they 'grow up.' The last photo shows all three birds together.

Habitat:

Chesapeake Bay - rocks at Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel island - where restaurant is.

Notes:

Spotted at 7:15am. Three napping together.

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1 Comment

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 7 years ago

Beautiful.

LauraLOVESbirds
Spotted by
LauraLOVESbirds

Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Spotted on Jul 31, 2016
Submitted on Aug 2, 2016

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