©Delores J. Knowles 2007 -- One of the most numerous wading birds in the southeast United States. Its most noticeable characteristics are the red face, long curving red bill, and beautiful blue eyes. Photographed in Polk County, Florida, just as the sun was coming up.
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John Cappello 15 Nov 2015
Terrific capture and Vividly arranged viewAnna Wilson 09 Mar 2008
this it beautiful very krisp, and fresh, great pose.Darlene Bayne 03 Mar 2008
Your birds are wonderful. I really like this capture with his wings spread. Great work.AVE HURLEY 19 Feb 2008
Wonderful capture! Excellent focusing and filtering in the background!Great coloring and a priceless pose!Ronald Campbell 16 Feb 2008
I love this shot! Great capture.