photoartflightTricolored Heron With Breeding Plumage On Nest
These images of a Tricolored Heron in Breeding Plumage on the nest were taken a couple of years ago on a photo trip to Florida. These were taken at the Rookery at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. I was using a Tamron 150-600mm lens on a Canon R. This combo worked great for getting images in the Rookery because there were so many photo opportunities, some were far off but many were extremely close, almost too close! I was fortunate to come upon this Tricolored Heron in High Breeding Plumage on a very close nest. It is only in High Breeding plumage for a few days. During the peak of the breeding these herons have the distinctive coloration of red eyes, purplish feathers, pinkish legs and bright blue bill. The Tricolored Heron is also known as the Louisiana Heron. The Featured image was taken @ 600mm & cropped slightly.
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I like the punk hairdo and top knot. 🙂
Yes! I did not think of that! But now that you mentioned that I agree!
What a beauty, very nice!
Thanks Belinda! The breeding plumage adds to the look!
Nice detail in the eyes – always appreciate the birds with the red spectrum eyes.
Thanks! They are fun photo subjects!
Beautiful bird on nit patrol. 🙂 Nice behavior shots, Reed!
Thanks Steve! It was a Great rookery to photograph in. Missed going to Florida this year but have lots of images that I never had time to work on!
Beautiful feather details!
Thanks! It was a Great day to photograph birds there!