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This rookery , Pine Island , is on private property. Once a year they allow folks to visit as part of the bird festival.

If you only like clean smooth backgrounds, this is not the set for you

So very hard to isolate anything amongst all those branches, moss and twigs . Not to mention that the trees were pretty far away in the water.

Having never seen a rookery before, I was like a kid in a candy store. So much activity, so many cute little ones. It was amazing to watch the pairs share the parenting duties.

So, here is my take on a day at the rookery.

I do hope you enjoy. As always your nits, crits and suggestions are much appreciated.

And it all starts with the eggs and nest --

1. Tending to the eggs . Notice the blue eggs

2. Lots of time spent on the nest

3. Nests all over

4. Buliding material for the nest

5. Then the little ones . Fluff balls of white feathers.

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Apr 13, 2014 at 05:22 PM

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Then the little one require a lot of attention .

6. Grooming

7.Feeding - Frogs legs guys

8. Dad coming in to take his turn at the care

9. Dads home !

10. Listen up little one, there is danger in life

Apr 13, 2014 at 05:22 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

Parents are watchful over the little ones.

Then as the sun starts to set behind the cypress tress, all start to settle in for the evening.

I hope you enjoyed the visit to the rookery.

Birdie

11. Danger - It lurks below the nests

12. Got to keep the little ones warm and safe

13.Everyone heads in for the night as the last rays of light fade behind the trees.

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Apr 13, 2014 at 05:26 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

Splendid set as always Birdie!

Nice job,

Tom

Apr 13, 2014 at 05:32 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

What a treat, Roberta! No. 4 is spectacular - harrowing in a nice setting. It speaks to parents doing anything for the kids.

Glenn

Apr 13, 2014 at 05:32 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

I really enjoyed these images, Birdie.
Great behavior set. I especially like # 5, 6 & 9.
Chris

Apr 13, 2014 at 05:34 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

Nice mini-documentary of life in your neck of the woods/swamp/island...many wonderful shots...I was expecting the snout of an alligator to be popping up as the herons looked down. I suspect you may make a return visit!
Eric

Apr 13, 2014 at 05:45 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

Beautiful, you done did gooood.

Wacky roger

Apr 13, 2014 at 05:59 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

I think in a case like this the environment adds Roberta

Fabulous set and a treat to see their behavior at nesting time

Tom

Apr 13, 2014 at 06:17 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

cool set!

including the lurking gator

Hai

Apr 13, 2014 at 07:07 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

I enjoy seeing some habitat with wildlife, so these are great. I especially like seeing the fuzzy little ones. My favorites are #3, #4, #6, and #9.

Apr 13, 2014 at 07:59 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

Those are incredible!

Nice that the nests are not too high and the chicks can be seen.

Apr 13, 2014 at 08:16 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

Great set Birdie, I don't mind the environment at all, it helps
paint the story if you know what I mean

-Tim

Apr 13, 2014 at 08:20 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

Lovely set Birdie!! Good behaviour shots. Those next sure seem skimpy. And I'm sure many young birds become croc snacks.

Apr 13, 2014 at 08:22 PM

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thomas_1950 wrote:
Splendid set as always Birdie!

Nice job,

Tom

Thank you so much Tom.

Birdie

Apr 13, 2014 at 09:32 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

7, 9, 11, AND 13 for me Roberta

Places like this are a joy. Now you know one of the reasons I love Nickerson Beach

Morris

Apr 13, 2014 at 09:53 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

Could you make it any harder for me to choose a favorite? These are like magic! What a great photographer you are Birdie.

Apr 13, 2014 at 10:55 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

Wow... I do love this set Birdie. It is the real habitat I like. Look like the chick will have more feeding soon.

- Tam

Apr 13, 2014 at 10:56 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · A Day at Pine Island Rookery

gnbuzz wrote:
What a treat, Roberta! No. 4 is spectacular - harrowing in a nice setting. It speaks to parents doing anything for the kids.

Glenn

Thanks so much Glenn. It was amazing to see the pairs work together for the young.

Birdie

Apr 14, 2014 at 09:01 AM

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CDaescher wrote:
I really enjoyed these images, Birdie.
Great behavior set. I especially like # 5, 6 & 9.
Chris

Chris, thank you . It was enjoyable to watch everything going on.

Birdie

Apr 14, 2014 at 09:02 AM

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