This is the same guy. This "Houdini" Black Crowned Night Heron was minding its own business at the Bronx Zoo NY in an open pool with some ducks, swans etc. He is not caged so he is free to fly anywhere he wishes, but I guess there's nothing like zoo food to keep a heron satisfied :)
Date: July 22 2012
Camera: Nikon D4
Focal length: 400mm
Lens: Nikon 400mm f/2.8
Aperture : f/4
ISO 200 1/200sec (standing on one leg)
ISO 800 1/800sec (scratching his ear)
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