Between their courtship activities the male flies off for either food or more nesting materials. Sometimes the female tries out the nest.
Then makes an announcement.
These were taken just before sun down on February 2. The light was low but the highlights of the breeding plumage kept enticing me to take more shots.
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Wonderfully sharp photos. Herons’ nests certainly look sturdy!
Many of the nests stayed in place through October’s hurricane. The males keep adding sticks continuously, hopefully they won’t overdo!
Gorgeous shots. I love the details you’ve captured.