A Tricolored Heron is a fairly uncommon sight near me. They first appeared to extend their breeding range up the Atlantic Coast into Massachusetts in the 1960s but are still relatively few in number. This individual has been residing at the Parker River NWR all summer. Here it is stalking and catching small fish, neck cocked for a fast strike.
There was some competition for space as a flock of Mallards came paddling through. And a Great Egret nearly landed on top of this poor bird. It did eventually move to a quieter spot in the pond to continue peacefully fishing.
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