There is not an empty branch in the breeding marsh these days.  Everywhere you look you’ll see fascinating birds in various stages of their breeding season.  There are juvenile Ibis that hatched from nests on the north end of our main lake that are now stretching their wings and perfecting their flying skills in the breeding marsh.  The Great Egrets that hatched early in March are fledging, and you’ll find some younger Great Egrets still in the nests.  The Tri-color Herons have nests everywhere!  Some of the Tri-color Heron parents are already rearing hatchlings, and some are sitting on eggs yet to be hatched.  If you look closely, you’re sure to find Little Blue Herons building nests.  The Snowy Egrets are also hard at work rearing their young; as are the Wood Storks.  The Wood Storks prefer nesting at higher levels so it is hard to get a good view of their young from the boardwalk without a pair of binoculars or a telephoto lens.   The Cattle Egrets have basically taken up the remaining real estate in the breeding marsh and are building nests and sitting on eggs.  If you want to see some of natures most beautiful miracles, stop by Gatorland and take a stroll through the breeding marsh, and don’t forget your camera!