This Bird Is Looking for Sex
It is Heron mating season
Does dressing for success work?
March is a special time for birders in Florida. Birds are in breeding plumage, colors are enhanced, and behaviors change. It is a special time if you love birds.
Earlier this week, I carefully placed my camera in my backpack and set off to find a bird — any bird — to photograph. When I encountered the tricolored Heron, I did not immediately identify it. Although I have been in Florida in March for several years, I had not yet seen, let alone photographed, a tricolored heron in breeding plumage. I did not know what this bird looked like in mating season.
I spent several minutes shooting the tricolor Heron. Then I packed up my Nikon Z7 with the 50–250 lens, thanked the bird, and rode my bicycle home.
It was a good day.
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