Black Crowned Night Heron

I think. I could be wrong on the identification, feel free to correct me.
:)

http://members.shaw.ca/stillwtrs/bcnh1.jpg


http://members.shaw.ca/stillwtrs/bcnh2.jpg


http://members.shaw.ca/stillwtrs/bcnh3.jpg

Wow, you sure came back from your trip with a ton of great shots. :)

I agree about the ID. A very young night-heron to be exact. Older birds have less yellow on the beak, adults have different body colouring and an all-black beak.

Yep this one is really young! Nice job getting at him in an obviously difficult location.

Thanks guys, a juvenile makes sense since the markings didn't quite add up to what I saw in my guide.

Nice focus job shooting thru the branches!! Nice job!