Black-crowned Night Heron Framed Print | Pen, Ink & Watercolor Wildlife Art by Gene Irvin (1934–2026) | Ready to Hang

By day, the Black-crowned Night Heron sits motionless in trees near the water — squat, hunched, patient, almost invisible. By dusk, it comes alive. Arizona wildlife artist Gene Irvin captured that characteristic stillness in 2015: the bird perched on a gnarled, twisting branch, long white plume feathers trailing behind it, its black cap and dark eye alert against a soft blue sky. The dense ink stippling and loose watercolor washes give the piece a naturalist's journal quality — precise and expressive at once.

About the Black-crowned Night Heron:
The Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) is one of the most widely distributed herons in the world, found across the United States and on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. It is most active at dusk and through the night, hunting fish, frogs, and invertebrates along the water's edge. Its compact, hunched silhouette and distinctive black cap and back make it one of the most recognizable waterbirds in North America.

Artwork Details:

• Medium: Giclée print (from original pen, ink stippling & watercolor illustration)
• Print Size: 5×7"
• Framed Size: 8.5×12" (warm brown wood plank frame, ready to hang)
• Signed & Dated: 2015, inscribed “Black Crowned Night Heron” in Gene's own hand
• Artist: Gene Irvin (1934–2026) — Arizona-based wildlife artist, Gene's Pen & Ink
• Style: Wetland bird wildlife art | Coastal & lake home decor | Heron lover gift | Nature art

Why Collectors Love It:
Whether you're a birder, a heron enthusiast, someone who loves wetland and coastal wildlife, or simply drawn to the drama of this nocturnal hunter's portrait, this piece is a standout. A perfect gift for anyone who loves the water's edge.

Shipping & Details:

• Ships carefully packaged to any address in the United States
• Framed and ready to hang — no additional framing needed
• A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026)