It’s time for the Egret’s annual reenactment of the movie The Birds performance at Armand Bayou.
Every Spring, an abundance of Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Cattle Egrets, Tri-Colored Herons, Little Blue Herons, Yellow Crowned Night Herons, Black Crowned Night Herons, Great Blue Herons, Green Herons, and Least Bitterns gather to raise the next generation. This assortment of different bird species which congregate and nest as a group on ABNC’s Rookery Island are referred to as colonial nesting waterbirds. In 2008, a Rookery of colonial nesting waterbirds formed at the nature center. ABNC Staff and Volunteers have further enhanced nesting opportunities by building an innovative artificial nesting structure at the Rookery. In addition to tree nests, there are now over 150 nest boxes available to be occupied, with over 300 birds making their home in the Rookery. It’s truly a sight to behold, check out our Rookery Tours to see this unique and stunning sight.
Photo courtesy of Colin O’Neal
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