July 17, 2023

I'm an immature Yellow-crowned Night Heron

My head and body are mostly gray

I have some white spots, and occasional thoughts

Of going vegan, to my parents dismay.

Location: Oyster Bar Marsh Conservation Area, Vero Beach

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Nyctanassa_violacea/

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson