Posers…

We made a special trip to the rookery the other day, sure that at least a few of the chicks would have hatched, and we were looking forward to seeing them. But we didn’t see any chicks this visit either, and I didn’t have the best attitude as I walked around and took pictures. Sometimes I forget that the point is to see what’s there and not try to second guess things ahead of time.

These big birds can look so odd perched in what looks like just twigs up high at the tip-tops of the trees.

Overhead the grackles kept chattering away.

Not to be outdone the ibis perched also.

On the shrubbery below were enough snowy egrets for us to be sure they are nesting. More chicks to look forward to.

Along the shore a little blue heron came so close to me that I couldn’t get his feet in my shot.

There are lots of egrets just sitting on their nests, but some are still building that perfect nest to raise a family.

One must remember to put their best foot forward at all times.

I was amazed to see a wood stork taking a bath the other day. Now I see they are a very well groomed species of bird.

At least there is hope, I see eggs in that nest.

To be honest I was pouting to myself as I walked back to the car to put my tripod inside. But then I heard a noise. A rat-a-tat-tat that meant a woodpecker was nearby. I expected a more common little downey woodpecker, but I found a pileated woodpecker and got quite excited because they aren’t so common to see. I will always check to see what’s going on in the trees across from the rookery from now on. But when I looked at my pictures I was disappointed because all the pictures were blurry, that head of his was never still. But I did get one shot, which kind of saved the day for me.

2 thoughts on “Posers…”

Loved a circle in a square ( I am partial to reflections) and good old Mr. Woody❤️

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naturecoastimagesblog says:

March 26, 2022 at 3:59 pm

Didn’t see the circle when I took the picture. And took a lot of pictures that cut off the reflection before I actually noticed how nice the reflection was. I am so dense sometimes.

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