Black-crowned Night Herons do well for themselves at the UTSWMC rookery. They have just the right amount of independence and assertiveness to breed successfully amidst the anarchy of a heron rookery.

On this morning, in a light rain, there were a number of recently fledged Black-crowned Night Heron juveniles to be found. This individual did me the courtesy of posing for a few pictures.

Black-crowned Night Heron - Rainy Day

Black-crowned Night Heron - Rainy Day

Black-crowned Night Heron - Rainy Day

Black-crowned Night Heron - Rainy Day

Black-crowned Night Heron - Rainy Day

Observation Details

County Dallas
City Dallas
Date Jul 14, 2013
Time of Day Morning
Temperature Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C)
Weather Partly Cloudy
Habitat Undeveloped-Wooded
Type of Behavior Fledging
Gender Uncertain
Maturity Juvenile
Observer Chris Jackson
Main Article Black-crowned Night Heron Observation Location

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