Black Crowned Night Heron

Nikon D1h, 500mm f/4 AF-S, Matrix Metering, 1/100, f/8, -0.7EV, ISO 200, RAW Format, Auto WB, Auto Tone, Gitzo 410, Wimberly Sidekick.

Black Crowned Night Herons (BCNH) are very shy birds. I believe they may also be the most populous of the Herons which contrasts with their realitively uncommon visibility out in the wild. This bird was absolutely stationary for at least an hour before raising its head. Soon after this image was made it took off.