Yellow Crowned Night Heron Swaying & Hunting Crabs

Adult yellow crowned night heron hunting fiddler crabs in the marsh in Charleston SC. August 7, 2025.

Yellow crowned night herons like some other birds sway like the wind while hunting and honing in on their prey. I imagine this is some way to mimic the environment that it’s in and become a part of it.

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