SoCalDad: One more #waterwednesday pic from the Newport Beach pier today. Never seen this type of bird but there were several competing with gulls to poach from the pier fisher people

One more #waterwednesday pic from the Newport Beach pier today. Never seen this type of bird but there were several competing with gulls to poach from the pier fisher people

@breeze420.bsky.social thanks for the repost 🙂

It’s a heron species. Maybe a black crowned heron? Nice capture! He’s looking at you!

Thanks Jean. Surprised he stayed for the photo because he was staring at Archie who was yapping at him

LOL I’m glad he stayed and posed!

I second that, Jean. Fine shot of a black crowned night heron

Thanks and thanks for the confirmation Patthi!

Oh good! I was hunting for the correct one! I know they are here too but his picture is perfect!

If there are choices available during the reincarnation changeover, I’m opting for ‘Black Crowned Night Heron’ in my next life. No critter has a cooler name than that.

Kevin, you make a solid point, and when you throw in the flying skills,seaside residence, diet of fresh seafood and air of nonchalance, the BCNH is the total package

‘Nonchalance’

Yes!

That is a brilliant photo, the bird looks quite annoyed!

Thank you Tracey

Way cool!

Thanks Toby

Here’s looking at you!

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