Tuesday, 5 March 2013
The Great Egrets are still in all stages of nesting. Some of the first chicks that hatched are now into the awkward stage of development of stumbling around the nest squawking for food with their big heads and flappy wings. The Snowy Egrets are starting to nest. Many are in peak breeding plumage with red lores and orange feet. I saw a nest with three eggs already. Both Anhingas and Wood Storks appear to be on eggs but it’s difficult to see into their nests. The Tri-colored Herons are becoming more active. Some are coming into breeding plumage and appear to be looking for nest sites. I did see one carrying a stick also. There seems to be more Black-crowned Night Herons hanging around. We’ll see if they nest in the open somewhere. There’s nothing new to report from any other species. I did have a wonderful encounter with a Barred Owl early in the morning out on the Swamp Walk. I watched it fly to a few perches and pose perfectly close by with great lighting and background. If only I had my camera! Oh well, it was still amazing to see. Happy Birding!
Adam Hall
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