Heron, plus

There is always something to learn and this time I do blame myself for not taking the effort to find out earlier the reason for the difference between these two conditions of the Little Heron, which I have noticed before.

It's only when I noticed, again, the orange-red legs and skin by the eye tip and bill corner that were so striking, more so this this time, that it had me doing a little search as to the reason.
So, as I learn this indicates that this Heron is in prime breeding condition.
A little colour sure adds to its beauty!