18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Preening heron

I captured this heron perched on a tree. I saw this beautiful bird fly past me and perched in a tree several yards away. This Black crowned night heron was trying to preen itself and also hide away from onlookers. I captured it perched from a distance.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Frederick, Md, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T2i
Copyright: © Monica Martin