Venice Area Audubon Rookery, Venice, Florida

“Hey Bro’ …. papa looks a bit grumpy!!”

Babies are popping up everywhere this time of year and the Venice Rookery is no exception with various chick species like the baby Great Blue Herons above.  I love watching the devoted parents’ relentless care of their offspring.  It always amazes me how overcrowded it is of the various bird species on the small island, some nests and chicks within a foot or two of each other.  I guess there is safety in numbers!!

Nikon d850, Tamron 150-600