Rising Tide Images
Reflective 'Auku'u
A patient ambush predator, the ‘auku’u, or black-crowned night heron, motionlessly anticipates the perfect moment for a precision strike to catch a fish or crustacean. The ‘auku’u is a well-adapted to a variety of aquatic habitats, from protected upland watersheds to urban drainage channels to ocean side tide pools. This one inhabits a reed bordered salt marsh. The red eyes are stunningly captivating!
Reflective 'Auku'u
A patient ambush predator, the ‘auku’u, or black-crowned night heron, motionlessly anticipates the perfect moment for a precision strike to catch a fish or crustacean. The ‘auku’u is a well-adapted to a variety of aquatic habitats, from protected upland watersheds to urban drainage channels to ocean side tide pools. This one inhabits a reed bordered salt marsh. The red eyes are stunningly captivating!