During the past weeks, I have returned several times to the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center in Grasonville, Md. to photograph an unusually large grouping of egrets, herons and other types of shore birds. This summer, the water level in the wetland pond there was very low, allowing these birds easier access to fish and other food. As the Snowy Egrets congregated in groups of 40-50 birds, I was able to get very close to observe their comings and goings and interactions in close quarters. Sometimes I just put the camera down and watched. These are beautiful and interactive birds and I was grateful for the opportunity to spend this time with them.
