Working at the port

A Black-crowned Night Heron hunts for fish in Kawaihae Harbor, Hawaii

This Black-crowned Night Heron was fishing not far from the wharf at Kawaihae Harbor. I’m always impressed by how wildlife is able to coexist with human industries.

6 thoughts on “Working at the port”

bushboy December 7, 2024 at 1:10 pm

I like the juxtaposition in the photo

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1. Graham Post authorDecember 7, 2024 at 8:04 pm
  
  I did too, the quiet of the foreground against the activity behind it.
  
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The Snow Melts Somewhere December 7, 2024 at 11:07 am

Looks like he’s pondering the loss of nature

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1. Graham Post authorDecember 7, 2024 at 8:03 pm
  
  Perhaps, or just looking for fish in the shallows!
  
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restlessjo December 7, 2024 at 6:06 am

There’s no conflict of interests, hey!

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1. Graham Post authorDecember 7, 2024 at 8:02 pm
  
  The heron works in shallow water, the tugs and barges in deeper water. They can coexist.
  
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