Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

It's time for birds to mate and nest in Florida. They are nesting in the hundreds now using the alligators below to keep nest predators away. We used our photographer's passes to get in early before the crowds arrives. It's the best bird opportunity anywhere close to me.

These all shot with Canon 6D II and Sigma 150-600 C @ close to 600mm. Try the downloads for sharper photos.

1. A Wood Stork with plenty to say

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2. Wood Stork with wind blown feathers

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3. Great Egret in breeding plumage displaying for the girls

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4. Another Displaying Great Egret

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5. Roseate Spoonbill ready to launch

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6. Talking Roseate Spoonbill

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7. Preening Roseate Spoonbill

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suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

Love your Roseate Spoonbills! It is not a bird we often see in Az but about 3 years ago a female flew into the Gilbert Water Ranch and stays during the winter. She hangs out with the Egrets while she is here. We are all hoping she will bring a mate back with her. Thanks for posting.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Love the launching Spoonbill ! .......thanks for sharing
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Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Great shots!!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Another outstanding set! Thanks for sharing this excellent work.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Great set. Sharp well-composed images.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set Hereford.

tcthome Loc: NJ

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sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Great set!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Excellent photos!

Lastcastmike

Great shots all. Tight and sharp. Good work and thanks for sharing.

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

Outstanding!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Marvelous subjects...like the perspective of your shots, all are sharp and colorful!!