The Great Egret chicks in the top of the three nests in this tree are becoming more mobile and easier to photograph as they stand up to check mom/dad for food. The other adult in the lower left is standing on her own nest on the next level down, where so far i have not seen chicks.
The food is gone but the chicks’ beaks keep on moving. They maneuver to the edge of the nest, precariously close it appears from my vantage point. I likely made the same comment about the Great Blue Heron chicks. I’ve never seen an adult Great Egret or Great Blue Heron perform any type of protective move to get a chick away from the edge.
The adult looks ready to fly off and get a break from the little ones.
Wonderful photos! I love the head feathers😊
Thanks! Those feathers certainly add to the charm of these little guys.
Amazing photos… You have a great vantage point for these photos… I love to see chicks in the nest..
Thanks, Maggie. It is a good view and I’m hoping that the next nest down will produce chicks, too. There are a few less sticks in the way for clear shots.