GREAT EGRET2-1417-021

Venice, Florida. USA

 

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This Great Egret was collecting nesting material. The male builds a nest platform from long sticks and twigs before pairing up with a female, and then both members of the pair may collaborate to complete the nest, though the male sometimes finishes it himself. The nest is up to 3 feet across and 1 foot deep. It is lined with pliable plant material that dries to form a cup structure. They don’t typically reuse nests from year to year.

 

Nikon D500 camera with Nikon 500mm f4 G VR lens

1/2500 f6.3 ISO 640

 

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“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;

I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

He will call on me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble,

I will deliver him and honor him.

With long life I will satisfy him

and show him my salvation.”

 

Psalm 91:14-16

 

 

 

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