A juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron was settled on a pine branch in the early morning sun.
The charring on the tree trunk is from last year’s prescribed burn, a process managed by South Carolina’s Department of Natural Resources to reduce the risk of an uncontrolled wildfire.
Very nice, just looking at some I took.
Excellent lighting and composition!
Thanks, Belinda! It was neat to see one in a tree with a clear shot.
Love this bird against the darker background.
He picked a good spot!