Yellow-crowned Night-heron

Yellow-crowned Night-heron, Twig Poking

There were several Yellow-crowned Night-herons in the trees around the big pond at Magnolia Cemetery and a few were pulling on sticks.

Yellow-crowned Night-heron
Yellow-crowned Night-heron

The end of June seemed late for gathering nest material, but perhaps it was for a repair.

Yellow-crowned Night-heron
Yellow-crowned Night-heron

Or maybe they just liked to poke around in the trees.

Yellow-crowned Night-heron
Yellow-crowned Night-heron

There didn’t seem to be any urgency to the mission.

Yellow-crowned Night-heron
Yellow-crowned Night-heron

A couple of them were just watching–me as well as the other herons.

Yellow-crowned Night-heron
Yellow-crowned Night-heron

June 27, 2021
Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC

7 thoughts on “Yellow-crowned Night-heron, Twig Poking”

  1. Lol, we’re seeing the exact same thing here, Ellen! In fact, I did a double-take when I first saw your photos – I could have sworn these were taken here in amongst the Cypress branches at the Green Cay Alligator Hole!

    1. That’s funny, Carol! I thought nesting season was about over but I guess not. I just looked at that park on the map, what a neat looking place and right in the middle of all that housing.

      1. That’s cool, what sorts of things do you do there?

        No, I hadn’t heard of either one. It’s nice to see Florida setting aside at least a little land for the birds and beasts. What a wonderful contribution by the Winsbergs for the Green Cay project!

      2. Yes! It was an incredible gesture by the Winsbergs. In fact, they are in the process of transforming an additional 70 acres to a second phase of Green Cay!
        I’ve been working there for 4 1/2 years in various capacities. Currently I’m a docent on the boardwalk and with school and camp programs. Great place to volunteer!☀️🌴

      3. That’s wonderful, we can never have enough preserved space. Or educational programs to teach about nature. Thank you for getting out there and contributing to that effort!

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