A quick comparison and one can't help but observe that the Chinese Pond Heron is expected to fly home any time now. It could return to China, Japan or the Indian sub-continent.
This has been one of the better years where I came across it on more than one occasion, even allowing me to get closer than before to it. On top of that there was a pair when I first saw it but it's down to one now.
There's only a seven-day difference and it has assumed full breeding plumage.
Its most distinct feature is its chestnut-maroon head plumes and which is now in full stunning display as its stands out even in the shade. Its back feathers are now deep bluish slaty too.
When it's down to this gorgeous plumage it's such a joy to enjoy its sight repeatedly.
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