Still Learning
Yesterday morning we were watching this juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron stalking the salt marsh at low tide.
The bird is on it’s own to find food and is still learning what might make a nice meal.
At one point it plucked a small crustacean out of the mud. The youngster seemed quite excited with it’s catch!
It even marched around proudly showing off this latest accomplishment. The hard shell crustacean is something that the young night heron might not even eat.
But for now, that’s all part of the learning process as it eventually grows into a more experienced adult bird.
Phil Lanoue Photography 
If your photos could be described as ‘sweet’, that’s what these are! You can actually see and feel the little one’s excitement from catching that meal! These are great!
Thanks a lot Molly! I really thought this youngster had a cute childlike reaction and expression on it’s face.
He did seem excited too.
Thanks for looking.
I loved his hairdo…lol….fun shots to look at. 🙂
Thanks Maleea, glad you liked those!
Tomorrow I will be back with an alligator altercation sequence…stay tuned 🙂
Awwwww , what a sweetie!
He is a cutie isn’t he? 🙂 Thanks Jen!