Great Egret With Breeding Plumes

Photography Heaven in Venice Florida

In the middle of the city of Venice, FL is a very small pond with a little island on one end. Each year the island becomes home to dozens of herons, egrets and cormorants that build their nests and raise their young. It is a photographer and birder magnet because the island and its birds are so close to shore. The park is managed by the local Audubon chapter.

It’s a great time to witness the breeding plumage of the Great Egrets. They develop lacy back feathers and the coloring around their beaks turns bright green.

Great Egret With Breeding Plumes Blowing In Breeze
Great Egret with Breeding Plumes Blowing in the Wind

A few more pictures from this journey are featured below. For a larger selection of photos, go to the galleries listed.

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