Venice Rookery
The Venice rookery is a "must see" for
any serious photographer traveling down the west coast of Florida. Located right
in the city of Venice, a small island provides safe haven for a variety of
nesting birds. The Great Blue Heron, White Egret, and Anhinga are common.
Breeding colors, usually seen in February and March, add visual interest to the
birds. Feeding chicks, territorial battles, and nest gathering behavior will
quickly deplete your film supply. Big glass, 500 mm or more, is needed
for the island residents but smaller lenses can be used for images of birds gathering
sticks on shore or flight shots. Morning light
generally works best but silhouettes can be dramatic in late evening.
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Young Great Blue Herons
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