The bird’s spotted and streaked plumage are signs that it’s young. Eventually its plumage will darken and it will become a bulkier bird. It’s a black-crowned night-heron, which can often be spotted at North Pond. Here’s an adult photographed in a previous year, maybe even a parent of this baby.
Harley says
I always like to see a heron, nice picture of this youngster.
Celia says
Thanks, H.
George Weaver says
Oh, he is cute. I’d wager that the ones you link above are relatives of this funny little guy!
Celia says
One time, I did see an adult heron keeping a watch over a juvenile from a distance, as the younger bird was “fishing.”
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Celia says
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