Another Visit to Kraft Azalea Park

Weather was perfect but things were very busy at the cemetery so I ran back over to Kraft to see what was what. Same stuff, basically but a lot more folks there taking pictures of the Egrets. I headed to the lake first to see about Wood Ducks. Yep, still there. Several males and a couple females scooting back and forth. Males were very vocal.



Nearby, a female rests on a bit of culvert concrete.



Still not in a great spot for Egret photos but I did get some display shots today. The birds begin either by shifting some nest material or by doing a quick preen and then begin to spread those feathers.



Next, they rock a bit and begin to lean back.



The nexus of the display is having their heads all the way back to their backs.



And...relax...



Unfortunately, there are signs that things are not totally peaceful in the rookery. We had a storm blow through yesterday and either the winds, careless footsteps, or predators have knocked a few eggs from the nests.



Out near the street we finally get to see a bird in full view.



Under the oaks we get a close-up look at the green that comes in on breeding birds. Spectacular.



Can't wait to get back out there next week.