A Morning at the Rookery

I've shared still images from the morning but I thought I would share this nature minute to give a feel for the entire experience. I hope to be back in a few weeks to watch the chicks being fed. 

Home sweet home

A pair of great blue herons enjoy the morning sun while at their nests in a rookery. 

Home at the rookery

Home is where the heart is and these nests are definitely home for great blue herons. I had a chance to visit a rookery for the first time last week and watch these ungainly birds nest building. The amount of effort placing each stick was a marvel to watch. Non stop activity made choosing a bird to watch challenging. It was a great morning seeing something new for me.