Night Heron
7/20/08
Neat bird at the UC Santa Barbara lagoon. I googled and googled but couldn't figure out what species it is. Anyone? I love the color of the reflection in its eye.
EDIT: It's a Black-crowned Night Heron, thanks for the comments!
I'm at UCSB for a conference for the next 2 days, so hopefully I'll get more cool photos of this beautiful area.
EDIT: I did get more pics! Check out my UCSB gallery - http://www.jawsnap.net/Travel/UCSB2008
Patrick J. Blake
on July 21, 2008Black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax).
This is a great noctural shot, and I agree, the reflection in the eye is really vibrant and eerie. Good work!
Rick Willis
on July 21, 2008Best Guess is a black crowned night heron too...
pacvjwv
on July 21, 2008Could be a black crowned night heron. It is a beautiful picture.
219352dedmanshootn
on July 21, 2008wonderful capture. looks like a night heron to me. the eye is very striking and captured my attention instantly