Displaying posts published in

May 2010

Venice Rookery (part IV) – Sandhill Cranes

There was so much going on there that it took four posts to get the feel for the overall wildlife. I have posted many of my images on the photos tab. These are my last images on the main page. This Sandhill Crane dropped in on us and decided that he didn’t mind company while […]

Venice Rookery (part III) – Anhingas

In my first Venice Rookery posting I had a photo of a mail Anhinga. Strange birds. This female decided to roost in tree directly above my. It made for two interesting shots. Here is another male. I am not used to be this close to the subject. When they get mad, I think it is […]

Venice Rookery (part II) – Egrets

This is a Great Egret – the green around the eyes is the giveaway. Having been working on catching Egrets in flight, I was pleased to get a couple of nice shots. Sometimes when they come in for a landing, it is necessary to put the flaps all the way down or they miss the […]