Javan Pond Heron Numbers Growing
The Javan Pond Heron population on Ishigaki Island is increasing; around 10 individuals are currently being observed across several sites.
Two Javan Pond Herons.
Same Javan Pond Herons, but the colouring on the upperparts is quite different. Could it be a juvenile versus adult difference?
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