Venice Rookery Report

[John Patrick]

Went to the Rookery this evening, this place is hopping. White ibis, GBH, anhinga, and Great White Egrets abound. Quite a few nesting pairs, including several GBH pairs. Pappa GBH are all over scrounging for nest pieces while Momma GBH gets ready. At sundown, several squadrons (very appropriate description) of ibis come swooping in, covering the island. Island looks more white than green!

John

[Marina Scarr]

Thank you for the update John.

[John Patrick]

Thought I'd update again.

This morning, saw/photographed the following:

GBH (including three nests with chicks)
Tri-color heron
Green heron
Black-capped night heron
Anhinga (several nests)
Cormorant
Pied-billed grebe
Great white egrets (several nests)
Brown pelican
White ibis
Glossy ibis
RWB and other songbirds were seen as well.

John