Sunday, May 19, 2013

THE ROOKERY

Took a quick visit to St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Rookery last week. I was primarily interested in the Rookery and was not disappointed. Hundreds of birds were in the trees actively nesting, displaying, mating and tending to their chicks while predatory alligators were waiting below for any little chick that may fall from a nest.

 Snowy Egret - Mating Display
 
 Great Egret with chicks
 
Great Egret
 
Great Egret

Snowy Egret chick

 Snowy Egret and chicks
 
Cattle Egret

Great Blue Heron

 
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4 comments:

  1. LONDONLULUMay 19, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    I never thought a snowy and great egret could be so beautiful - such eye-catching photographs! What a trip you must've had to the rookery:)

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  2. cieldequimperMay 20, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    How absolutely delightful!

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  3. AdeleMay 20, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    They're just beautiful!!

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  4. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Birds are so bold, and most have nothing to back up the boldness except bravery and vanity. These photos are wonderful

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