Sometimes you are in just the right spot.

This Black-crowned Night Heron flew over the marsh and then right in front of where Ted and I were standing. I was expecting him to veer off as he got closer as we were right out in the open, but he obliged us with a slow, steady flight.

How nice is that😊. Great shots!
Thanks, Belinda. I was quite surprised that he stayed above the reeds and in full view for so long.
How wonderful, and how accommodating of this Night Heron!
Thank you! I was very happy this bird didn’t do the usual drop into the closest cover.