Like so many of our wading birds. “the Tri-colored Heron faces many threats to its population, such as the continued development of wetlands.” (Florida FWC)
This fellow is one of the many Tricolored Herons who are fortunate enough to frequent our local constructed wetlands, a win-win for the birds as well as for the visitors who get to enjoy them! 😎
Birder's Journey 
Not a bad place to hang out! Can’t wait to visit with you next!
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I absolutely cannot wait! Be sure to let us know that it’s going to be soon!☺️🤗
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It’s a beauty!! I’ve never seen one. Hopefully, I will one day.
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Thank you, Deborah. I was just chatting with a friend this morning about how interesting it is that common birds to one person may be quite unfamiliar to people in another location!
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Very nice series of images! Nice that you have locally constructed wetlands for the birds & other wildlife!
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Yes, Reed, we are extremely fortunate. There are quite a few wonderful constructed wetlands throughout Florida. ☀️
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They may be the pretties of the Herons 😃😃. And of course you presented them as such 😂
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Thanks very much, Ted! They are pretty and they have a lot of personality!😁
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Great captures of this beauty, Carol! Fun shots of him investigating down the sides of the boardwalk and that eye!
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Thanks so much, Ellen. They are so curious and fun to watch. This guy actually leapt up onto the boardwalk to get away from a Spoonbill that was taking over his territory ☺️
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You are welcome! They sure are— and they can ignore each other for just so long 😄.
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Gorgeous Tri-Colored Heron. I agreed with you on the Win-Win thing. We need each other to build a better and beautiful world.
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And I agree with you completely – Beautiful thought!
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Wonderful photographs! The wetlands must be a great place for birds and humans alike. 🙂
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Thank you….You are so right, Ann!
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Very nice, Carol!
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Thank you, Donna! I’ve been away for a month with family celebrations. Lots of catching up to do on yours and other posts!☀️
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Welcome back, hope you had a great time! No worries! I’m still trying to catch up from adventuring out west with our motorhome for 16 weeks. We’ve been home a month, and my catch up to-do list is still a mile long! 🤣
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Incredible adventures!
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