White Heron or Kotuku

Today I visited the only breeding site for White Herons in New Zealand. A really interesting day. The chicks are almost as big as their parents now, and beginning to test their wings. There were also spoonbills nesting too

[Boxplayer]

Beautiful delicate feather textures.

[julia]

Oh lucky you..

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful feathery wings.

[Maggiemae]

I've been there and had to swat mosquitoes but worth it!

[Dianne]

What a terrific experience. They are such elegant looking birds and this image is gorgeous.

[Wylie]

beautiful

[Carole Sandford]

Wonderful shot!

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Corinne C]

Fabulous pic

[Glover Shearron, Jr.]

Amazing plumage capture

[Delwyn Barnett]

I loved the morning I spent here. Such a fabulous visit. I am sure you got many more photos as well! Those feathers are quite something!