Like a habit, each year egrets and herons nest in a tree in Lincoln California. They probably feel safe because the tree is located in a marshy gully between two shopping centers. I call this tree The Nesting Tree. Typically, we visit this tree in April when the nesting is in progress. The birds fly off, bringing back stick and twigs to their nests. Sometimes, if the photography gods comply, through your lens, you can see them handing off the twig to their mate.

My lens only extends out to 300 mm. Six hundred would be great, but I’m not a wildlife photographer and I’m content to get whatever pictures I can get. Here’s a sample from our recent trip.

I look forward to this each year. This year I brought a chair and was more comfortable. Who knows what I’ll bring next year.

34 thoughts on “The Nesting Tree”

  7. How lovely to have this close enough to visit every year! And despite what you say about your lens, I think you’ve captured some great shots 🙂 I especially like the one top right, with the wings curved ready to land – excellent timing!

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  8. Welcoming the young! What a beautiful post, Anne! I love how sharp your images are and beautiful settings you found. This is a great post. I don’t know than a 600mm lens would have improved anything.

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      1. You definitely got some excellent shots. I used to have a longer lens (150-600mm), but I sold it. I hardly used it. It was too heavy. I’m like you in the sense that my regular lens works just fine.

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