Egrets at Audubon Park

The egrets, herons, cormorants and associated brethren are all nesting at Audubon park now. I spent an hour there the other day, watching the egrets build nests, and got a couple of decent photos! the birds were very industrious, and it interesting to see one egret bring a twig back to its nest, where it would give the twig to its mate to “install”.

Great Egret bringing a twig back to its nest, Audubon Park, New Orleans, LA, 2009-Feb-24

This Great Egret spotted a floating twig and snagged it in mid-flight, Audubon Park, New Orleans, LA, 2009-Feb-24

And finally, this Great Egret thoroughly enjoyed its bath, Audubon Park, New Orleans, LA, 2009-Feb-24

All photos © Amy Friends Stone and all rights reserved.