Empty Nest

Back to the Venice Rookery for the third consecutive week. The Great Blue Heron nest that I’ve been watching went from three chicks to one to an empty nest. Late Monday afternoon, saw this egret swiping twigs from the Blue Heron’s nest to add to its own.

Great Egret with twigs from heron’s nest

Later, the egret flew to the near bank for a drink.

Same egret (I think) in the brighter, orange morning light.