Tricolored Heron - Boynton Beach, FL

Looking proud after a good preening, this Tri-colored heron was having a rest on the rail of the boardwalk at Green Cay in Boyton Beach. The bird was not bothered by the walkers and the walkers all seem to be nonchalant about the bird on the rail.  I, of course was having a great morning with all the birds so relaxed. The name of this bird has changed from since I got my first bird book that I remember from my childhood. I remember also thinking I cant wait to get to Louisiana to seem them. This however is not the only place to see them as you can see here on this map.