Egret and mystery friend

This egret was happily sitting on the rail of a jetty at Mandurah WA and allowed me to get quite close

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Eventually he spread his wings and showed off magnificent white flight feathers

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The other bird sitting on the rail looks really interesting; does anyone know what it is?

All photos captured on iPhone 6

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Hubby says the other bird is a type of heron.

You inspired me to look it up... it's a rufous night heron no less!