Waders of Sorts

This collection highlights elegant waders in their natural wetland environment. From graceful herons, egrets and storks to vibrant roseate spoonbills and pelicans, the photos capture moments like aggressively feeding chicks, precision flying, and quiet reflections during the golden hour. You'll see action shots of birds hunting and embracing, as well as intimate details of their behavior and habitat. Wading birds nest in trees, within a colonial rookery, where the swamp below must be flooded enough to support an unlikely creature essential for their security and survival- the alligator. They can’t climb trees, but they keep voracious raccoons away- who’d love to feast on bird eggs.