Black-crowned night herons (Nycticorax nycticorax) are migratory wading birds that are often seen throughout Montana during the summer. They are medium-sized wading birds that prefer bulrushes/cattails, but they are often found elsewhere. The color is light gray with black on the head, back, and with black bills. Adults have red eyes.
Nice markings on this one.
I like the red eyes on this one.