December 9, 2018

Location: Viera Wetlands

I'm an immature Black-crowned Night Heron
During the day I can be hard to see.
I'm here in the upper right corner,
Camouflaged amongst branches and leaves.

Sources: Cornell Lab All About Birds - Black-crowned Night Heron

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

April 16, 2017

Location: Fellsmere, Goodwin WMA

I am a Black-crowned Night Heron.
I wear a black cap and have a short, heavy bill.
When I'm a nestling I'll puke if you startle me,
And I'll eat anywhere from a river to a  landfill.

Sources: (1) All About Birds, Black-crowned Night Heron

Photo and text © 2017 Dee Fairbanks Simpson