The Rookery

There is an island at Kensington Metropark with several large trees that house a Great Blue Heron and Egret Rookery. This image shows about 8 Egret nests. I believe these are Great Egrets. I am guessing there were approximately 40 or so nests total in these trees.

A Meal for Great Egret Chicks

After waiting for about an hour, two Great Egret nestlings receive a feeding from one of their parents. The hungry egret chicks grab at the parent’s head and attempts to shake loose food as it is regurgitated.