This is another image from a weekend trip in August to New Jersey. Merlin identifies it as a black-crowned night heron.
I am hearing a lot birds that were there in August have moved on. Some more northerly birds may arrive to hang out for winter. Have a happy Monday!
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Very tasteful feathers – just right for autumn fashion!
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The colours just go with the season!
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Beautiful.
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