Tuesday 15 September 2020

Wild Bird Wednesday 425 - Pied Heron

The Pied Heron (Ardea picata formerly Egretta picata) is a small tropical heron that occurs in the more northern parts of Australia. It can be seen in large groups when roosting, but these birds were doing the classic heron thing of hunting on the edge of the water.

These birds were seen at Yellow Waters, a wonderful wetland area of Kakadu National Park.








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14 comments:

  1. Kakadu would have been a first and the heron would have been a lifer. I shall have to console myself with your pictures.

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  2. The reflective photos are exceptional. The bird is a beauty.

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  3. Hari OM
    Elegance is all that comes to mind... YAM xx

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  4. Excellent photographs, Stewart!

    This heron is reminiscent of our Tricolored Heron. Beautiful bird.

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  5. Very elegant looking Heron..Love the way his white blends into the grey...Nice photos..

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  6. This is a very stately Heron and great photographs Stewart. Many thanks for hosting, stay safe and have a good week ahead

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  7. The heron almost seems to be dressed up for a formal occasion.

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  8. Nice reflections...
    I hope everything is fine with you.
    All the best!

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  9. Hello Stewart
    the reflection in the water is very nice the heron also looks good
    Greetings Frank

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  10. The reflection photos are spectacular!

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