Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
This bird was formerly called the “Louisiana Heron”, it is most often seen along the Gulf Coast of the USA, but it is also resident in central Baja California and the adjacent Mexican coast. In recent years it has been recorded further north, even in San Diego. Rarely straying far from the coast, these birds range as far south as the northern Pacific and Atlantic coasts of South America.

Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: On land at Isla Margarita for a half day of science and explorations. Our forth day of this expedition to Archipielago de Revillagigedo aboard the Shogun. |
Date Taken: 2017:02:12 15:56 |
Location:
La Curva |
Camera Information: NIKON D5, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/3200 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D5X5902 |
© 2017 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: This adult bird was working the shallow marsh waters near the observation deck at well named "Heron Flats". My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:17 |
Location:
Aransas NWR |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1000 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D501555-Aransas-NWR |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: This immature bird was working the shallow marsh waters at well named "Heron Flats". My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:20 |
Location:
Aransas NWR |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/500 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D501638-Aransas-NWR |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: This immature bird was working the shallow marsh waters at Heron Flats, and finally flew off for happier hunting elsewhere. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:21 |
Location:
Aransas NWR |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1250 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D501656-Aransas-NWR |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: The small rocky point on the bay attracted many birds (it must have been good fishing there). I met these birds after my third day of exploration of Aransas NWR aboard the "Skimmer". There was still time left in the day for explorations. I found a nice place to park next to Little Bay and photograph local resident birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 17:39 |
Location:
Little Bay |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1600 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D505223-Rockport-TX |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: The small rocky point on the bay attracted many birds (it must have been good fishing there). I met these birds after my third day of exploration of Aransas NWR aboard the "Skimmer". There was still time left in the day for explorations. I found a nice place to park next to Little Bay and photograph local resident birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 17:39 |
Location:
Little Bay |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1600 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D505225-Rockport-TX |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: The small rocky point on the bay attracted many birds (it must have been good fishing there). I met these birds after my third day of exploration of Aransas NWR aboard the "Skimmer". There was still time left in the day for explorations. I found a nice place to park next to Little Bay and photograph local resident birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 17:39 |
Location:
Little Bay |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1250 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D505235-Rockport-TX |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: The small rocky point on the bay attracted many birds (it must have been good fishing there). I met these birds after my third day of exploration of Aransas NWR aboard the "Skimmer". There was still time left in the day for explorations. I found a nice place to park next to Little Bay and photograph local resident birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 17:42 |
Location:
Little Bay |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D505268-Rockport-TX |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: The small rocky point on the bay attracted many birds (it must have been good fishing there). I met these birds after my third day of exploration of Aransas NWR aboard the "Skimmer". There was still time left in the day for explorations. I found a nice place to park next to Little Bay and photograph local resident birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 17:42 |
Location:
Little Bay |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D505278-Rockport-TX |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: The small rocky point on the bay attracted many birds (it must have been good fishing there). I met these birds after my third day of exploration of Aransas NWR aboard the "Skimmer". There was still time left in the day for explorations. I found a nice place to park next to Little Bay and photograph local resident birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 17:43 |
Location:
Little Bay |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 500 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D505295-Rockport-TX |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: This Snowy Egret was agressivly confronting the Tricolored Heron feeding nearby. I met these birds after my third day of exploration of Aransas NWR aboard the "Skimmer". There was still time left in the day for explorations. I found a nice place to park next to Little Bay and photograph local resident birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 17:43 |
Location:
Little Bay |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 500 mm, f/8.0, 1/800 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D505302-Rockport-TX |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: The small rocky point on the bay attracted many birds (it must have been good fishing there). I met these birds after my third day of exploration of Aransas NWR aboard the "Skimmer". There was still time left in the day for explorations. I found a nice place to park next to Little Bay and photograph local resident birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 17:56 |
Location:
Little Bay |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D505437-Rockport-TX |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: The small rocky point on the bay attracted many birds (it must have been good fishing there). I met these birds after my third day of exploration of Aransas NWR aboard the "Skimmer". There was still time left in the day for explorations. I found a nice place to park next to Little Bay and photograph local resident birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:17 17:58 |
Location:
Little Bay |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/8.0, 1/1000 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D505458-Rockport-TX |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: Osprey Overlook at Laguna Atascosa provided meets with birds like these herons. Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge on the South Texas Coast. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:20 13:21 |
Location:
Laguna Atscosa NWR |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/6.3, 1/5000 |
File Name: TricoloredHeron_D506362-LagunaAtascosa |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: Tricolored Herons were a common sight in south Texas. My second full day on South Padre Island, Texas was less birdy than my first day, but still I met some great birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:05:02 9:32 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 800 mm, f/7.1, 1/500 |
File Name: TricoloredHeron_D501915-South-Padre |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: Tricolored Herons were a common sight in south Texas. My second full day on South Padre Island, Texas was less birdy than my first day, but still I met some great birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:05:02 9:32 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 800 mm, f/7.1, 1/1250 |
File Name: TricoloredHeron_D501934-South-Padre |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: Tricolored Herons were a common sight in south Texas. My second full day on South Padre Island, Texas was less birdy than my first day, but still I met some great birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:05:02 9:32 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 800 mm, f/7.1, 1/800 |
File Name: TricoloredHeron_D501936-South-Padre |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: Making a big splash! Tricolored Herons were a common sight in south Texas. My second full day on South Padre Island, Texas was less birdy than my first day, but still I met some great birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:05:02 9:32 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 800 mm, f/7.1, 1/400 |
File Name: TricoloredHeron_D501952-South-Padre |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: Tricolored Herons were a common sight in south Texas. My second full day on South Padre Island, Texas was less birdy than my first day, but still I met some great birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:05:02 9:33 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 800 mm, f/7.1, 1/500 |
File Name: TricoloredHeron_D501999-South-Padre |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: Tricolored Herons were a common sight in south Texas. My second full day on South Padre Island, Texas was less birdy than my first day, but still I met some great birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:05:02 16:13 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/5000 |
File Name: TricoloredHeron_D502871-South-Padre |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: Tricolored Herons were a common sight in south Texas. My second full day on South Padre Island, Texas was less birdy than my first day, but still I met some great birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:05:02 16:13 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/5000 |
File Name: TricoloredHeron_D502875-South-Padre |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: Tricolored Herons were a common sight in south Texas. My second full day on South Padre Island, Texas was less birdy than my first day, but still I met some great birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:05:02 16:16 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/4000 |
File Name: TricoloredHeron_D502913-South-Padre |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: Tricolored Herons were a common sight in south Texas. My second full day on South Padre Island, Texas was less birdy than my first day, but still I met some great birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:05:02 16:17 |
Location:
Convention Center |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 800 mm, f/6.3, 1/4000 |
File Name: TricoloredHeron_D502948-South-Padre |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |


Tricolored Heron(Egretta tricolor) |
Description: This immature bird was working the shallow marsh waters at Heron Flats, and finally flew off for happier hunting elsewhere. My second day at Aransas NWR on Monday, was only a half day, mostly spent at Heron Flats. The cranes that eluded me on Sunday gave themselves to me on this morning, as did some other nice birds. |
Date Taken: 2020:03:16 9:21 |
Location:
Aransas NWR |
Camera Information: NIKON D500, 550 mm, f/7.1, 1/1600 |
File Name: TriColoredHeron_D501659-Aransas-NWR |
© 2020 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com |

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