Fred Nelson was looking out the window at his back yard on Beach Avenue and discovered a rare sight: a yellow crowned night-heron was taking a break on the lawn.
“The Field Guide to Birds of North America” describes the bird this way:
“Much less common than the black crowned night heron, and hunts at night, frequently also by day.”
“Watch for distinct black and white face on otherwise gray adult.”
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