Saturday, 9 May 2015
The Cattle Egrets are nesting. Some have very bright color. Many are building nests and some have had eggs for a few weeks. I also saw one nest with chicks. Some of the first Great Egret chicks are starting to fledge while other Great Egrets are on eggs. These two are getting a fish and dragonfly breakfast. Many Snowy Egrets are hatched but there are some adults in full plumage still. Tri-colored Herons have eggs and small chicks. Anhinga’s are growing up too. Lots and lots of baby birds, and it seems that many nests are having little trouble raising all their chicks. Food must be plentiful.
Adam Hall
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