This Black-crowned Night-heron was poking at the water, I don’t think he was actively hunting…

maybe getting a drink, or maybe just playing in the water.

It was hot, already over 85 degrees F (30 C) at 9am, and this is one of the few shaded sections of water around the Cypress Wetlands rookery.

Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
August 2, 2024
lovely light in these
Lovely scenes, Ellen.
Thank you, Carol!
Shady water on his feet must have felt great 🙂
I think so, it was a popular spot as the day warmed up.