He jumped up, and so did I. Never did see him there until this first shot.

Herons were around in these reeds, I had seen some earlier. I just didn’t expect one this close.

I don’t think he expected me either.

A rookery was off on an island in this marsh. Not only were there Great Blues, there were also Spoonbills building nests. While it was a little far we watched the activity for a while.

Orlando Wetlands, Christmas, Florida.