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The great blue heron is the largest North American heron.Great Blue Herons build a bulky stick nest, and the female lays three to six pale blue eggs. One brood is raised each year. If the nest is abandoned or destroyed, the female may lay a replacement clutch. Reproduction is negatively affected by human disturbance, particularly during the beginning of nesting. Repeated human intrusion into nesting areas often results in nest failure, with abandonment of eggs or chicks. Captured at at the Venice Rookery in Florida.
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Very beautiful shot,Kathy!!
thank you Paul
– kathy s gillentine
Great photo Kathy. The Venice rookery is a fabulous place to get shots like yours.
thanks so much Dave, it was so cold there I didn’t ahve to fight the other photographers for a spot , there was only four of us crazy enough to be out. lol
– kathy s gillentine
What a beautiful sight!
thank you so much, it was fun watching them as well
– kathy s gillentine
Cool shot Kathy!
Davo
thanks alot Davo
– kathy s gillentine
lovely family, cracking picture, cracking shot.
thank you
– kathy s gillentine
thanks so much
– kathy s gillentine
great shot. Is the heron with white feather the father? Wish they have a peaceful home without human beings disturbance.
thanks so much, the good thing is humans can’t get to this little rookery it is in the middle of water. The white one is a great white egret, and they also have a nest and I hope to see their babies soon.
– kathy s gillentine
What a magnificent shot!!! I LOVE those chicks! I bet it is quite an experience to come across something like this! Thanks for sharing Kathy. xxsuexx
thanks so much Sue, I couldn;t watch them enough, going back this Sat. hoping for more babies. The white one has a nest as well . xxx
– kathy s gillentine
What a thrilling site.Excellent photo.
thank you very much Marie
– kathy s gillentine
Fantastic shot Kathy! :)
thank you Kylie
– kathy s gillentine