July 8, 2021

I am an adult Black-crowned Night-Heron,

Compared to other Herons, I am quite stocky

But my eyes are bright red, and with slicked back hair,

I still strut around feeling cocky!

Location: Sebastian Inlet State Park

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-crowned_Night-Heron/overview

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson