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Night heron in the lotus pond: fishing alone in the cold river and snow

The night heron, as a kind of diurnal and nocturnal bird, is mostly active at night, rarely active during the day, and does not make a sound, often stands on the branches to rest, looking from afar, quite a bit of "fishing alone in the cold river and snow" image of the old man.

Night heron in the lotus pond: fishing alone in the cold river and snow

The night heron likes to stand on a high place, with two or three slender white demoiselles on the top of its head, which stand out against the dark blue-gray upper body.

Night heron in the lotus pond: fishing alone in the cold river and snow

As a member of the heron family, compared with the elegant body shape and long legs of the egret, the night heron is more like a middle-aged person, with a larger head, a thicker neck, and a stronger body, and a very honest appearance, especially the female night heron.

Night heron in the lotus pond: fishing alone in the cold river and snow

In the evening, the pond is full of life, and night herons skim the water or jump in the pond from time to time.

Night heron in the lotus pond: fishing alone in the cold river and snow
Night heron in the lotus pond: fishing alone in the cold river and snow
Night heron in the lotus pond: fishing alone in the cold river and snow

The night heron standing on top of the blue lotus is highly alert and balanced, and its sharp eyes are fixed on every subtle fluctuation in the water.

Night heron in the lotus pond: fishing alone in the cold river and snow
Night heron in the lotus pond: fishing alone in the cold river and snow

With a gentle breeze and gently swaying lotus leaves, the lotus pond is not only a feeding place for night herons, but also a place for them to rest and reproduce.

Night heron in the lotus pond: fishing alone in the cold river and snow

Filmed on June 28, 2024

Location: Honghu Park, Shenzhen

The picture and text are original by Dawn Images, welcome to pay attention and take you to see the time together. Photo courtesy of Visual China (500Px) and may be used at risk.

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