There were several Yellow-crowned Night-herons in the trees around the big pond at Magnolia Cemetery and a few were pulling on sticks.
The end of June seemed late for gathering nest material, but perhaps it was for a repair.
Or maybe they just liked to poke around in the trees.
There didn’t seem to be any urgency to the mission.
A couple of them were just watching–me as well as the other herons.
June 27, 2021
Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC
Lol, we’re seeing the exact same thing here, Ellen! In fact, I did a double-take when I first saw your photos – I could have sworn these were taken here in amongst the Cypress branches at the Green Cay Alligator Hole!
That’s funny, Carol! I thought nesting season was about over but I guess not. I just looked at that park on the map, what a neat looking place and right in the middle of all that housing.
Green Cay is where I volunteer every week: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Cay_Wetlands
You can find much more about it on the Palm Beach County website and there are also a couple of Facebook groups that are very active. Wakodahatchee is another constructed Wetlands right nearby. Have you ever heard of them?
That’s cool, what sorts of things do you do there?
No, I hadn’t heard of either one. It’s nice to see Florida setting aside at least a little land for the birds and beasts. What a wonderful contribution by the Winsbergs for the Green Cay project!
Yes! It was an incredible gesture by the Winsbergs. In fact, they are in the process of transforming an additional 70 acres to a second phase of Green Cay!
I’ve been working there for 4 1/2 years in various capacities. Currently I’m a docent on the boardwalk and with school and camp programs. Great place to volunteer!☀️🌴
That’s wonderful, we can never have enough preserved space. Or educational programs to teach about nature. Thank you for getting out there and contributing to that effort!
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