By November, Black-crowned Night Herons become scarce although the occasional one will show up in Christmas bird counts.

Our night-heron this morning was a juvenile showing broad, blurry streaks on the breats.

Here are some other photos that I have taken of this species:

There was considerable excitement when a Yellow-crowned Night Heron, a species which is usually found much south of here, spent many weeks at Col. Sam Smith Park.

Other birds at the Bluffs this morning:

Bluff scenes:

Some botany:

Today’s group:

NATURE POETRY

Oh Sing We Now The Holy Weeds – Margaret Atwood

The Dandelion shoots, for spring,
Before their flowers burst;
The Burdock root is best in June
When it is fat with juice;

Miles Hearn