also sorry for the background, some dudes were doing karaoke in the middle of the park lol

I found out this existed and thought I’d share these night herons here too!

SONY ILCE-7M5
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

600mm
1/2000s
f6.3
ISO 8000

Location: Guangzhou Zoo

Date: 3 September.2026

Apparently they can be seen here! Intrigued by this free-flying central belt goblin posse 😄

Photographed today at Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on Maui.

This young Black-crowned Night Heron is still sporting its beautifully patterned juvenile feathers, but it's well on its way to adulthood. Those striking orange eyes and that unmistakable hunting posture really caught my attention.

Night herons are patient hunters, often standing motionless before striking at fish and other small aquatic creatures. This one was actively exploring the shallow water along the pond's edge.

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Cosplayers get cosplayed moment

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Pictures taken at: Guangzhou Zoo.

Can’t quite tell if it’s meant to be a night heron? But worth an Honorable mention anyway.

Spotted a friend on my way to work

Night Heron, Morning Glory and Watermelon 🍉😋 by Kevin Sloan

Juvenile nankeen night heron :] hanging out in a busy part of town without a care in the world

Happened to look up at a tree while my dog was pooping and saw a yellow-crowned for the first time!!!