The Rookery at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
A Surprise at the Brandon Rookery
Chicks and Gators at St. Augustine
On May 20th, I took a trip to St. Augustine to visit the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and other birding hot spots in the area. I previously posted pictures of the Least Terns and Wilson’s Plover from a beach excursion at Anastasia State Park but have been remiss in posting the Alligator Farm photos. At the Alligator Farm I was pleased to find Tricolored Heron, Great Egret, and Roseate Spoonbill chicks.
Bill-up and Ruff-out Displays of the Boat-tailed Grackle
Birds often display unique and interesting behaviors during breeding season, and the Boat-tailed Grackle is no exception. On a recent trip to a rookery near my home (where I went with the goal of photographing juvenile Wood Storks), a pair of male Boat-tailed Grackles stole the show as they demonstrated Bill-up and…
Six Things You Can Do to Improve Your Rookery Photos
Photographing birds at a rookery is both exciting and challenging. When first approaching a rookery, the excitement of seeing so many birds concentrated in one location can be exhilarating. The challenge, however, becomes all too clear as soon as…