Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus, 池鹭).
Throughout the summer one sees these herons in their distinctive breeding plumage: a subdued chestnut-red from head to breast and with white wings under blue plumes. After the end of the breeding season ends,they adorn their winter whites and browns. This heron is one of two such birds, whom I regularly see fishing in Taozi Lake. In previously years, these herons were infrequently present there, and though fish and frog may think otherwise: they are a welcome addition to the scenic lake. Hopefully next Autumn the small lake will host even more fishing birds.
