It looks like the best season of the year is about to start.

The male has brought her sticks, she accepted a few, and she didn’t fly off. She may change her mind for a better offer, but it looks good.

It’s still hard to get the shots because the action usually happens end of day. Dusk is early, the minimal light is directly behind the nesting trees. This is just the first nest and there will be plenty of opportunities.

Heron rookery.