Egrets in Breeding Plumage

Great shots Bill, first one being my fav :smile:

 

Great Detail, beautiful bird well captured

 

Love the Snowie

 

Awwwww yes the fresh little Snowy
Aren't they a hoot to watch and listen to. I just love them.
They fight and chase everything. Great shots

Just have to share this with you

http://www.pbase.com/techwish/image/58317141

 

A Gatorland Question

When is prime nesting time and when are there chicks in the nest?

I'm kinda thinking of attempting a 3 day weekend to shoot down there.

 

Jim
St Augustine Alligator Farm Rookery is better
Season is now through june .. trust me late june is way to HOT!!!! and not as active
Harry and I are going monday
April -May is best

 

Jim,

I was thinking of making a long weekend trip down to St Augustine some time in the next month or so. Let me know when you are thinking of going down.

Bill,

Very nice shots. You've just whetted my desire to come down even more. :smile:

 

Beautiful shots, Bill.

 

Very nice shots. I like the composition of both. The first shoulder/back of the great egret shot is a little hot. Other than that, great.

 

Great shots, Bill. Glad to see the Snowys in their breeding attire.

Actually, I wouldn't say St Aug is better, just different. Gatorland offers some of the same species as St Aug but also has some species that don't nest in St Aug. Both are great places to get close to the nests. In my opinion, Gatorland has the edge for the variety of possibilities capturing flight shots due in part to the 3-story observation deck.

 

that first shot is beautiful!!!

Best Regards

 

Those are outstanding images! Thanks for sharing!

Richard

 

Beautiful! :smile:

 

Wonderful shots Bill.

I love the first one. Cool!!

Regards,

 

WOW! Totally beautiful! Hmmm, maybe I should go over to the Heard Museum - I bet I could get a few shots of these guys too! Saw some last year but didnt' have long enough lenses.